/ Dictionary / Index D deputation: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dep•u•ta•tion Pronunciation: (dep"yu-tā'shun), [key] — n. the act of appointing a person or persons to represent or act for another or others. the person or body of persons so appointed or authorized. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: deputation (Thesaurus) depurative depute Related Content Daily Word Quiz: nonchalant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language