deputation

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Synonyms: reputation, depuration, denotation, refutation, imputation, disputation, despumation, amputation, depilation, epuration, decurtation

Antonyms: reputation, depuration, denotation, refutation, imputation, disputation, despumation, amputation, depilation, epuration, decurtation

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Noun

1. The act of [[depute|deputing]], or of appointing or [[commission]]ing a [[deputy]] or [[representative]]; office of a deputy or delegate; [[vicegerency]].
2. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a [[delegation]].
3. Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their [[mission field]].

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