in deputation

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in deputation - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Deputation \Dep`u*ta"tion\, n. [Cf. F. d['e]putation. See
     Depute.]
     1. The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a
        deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate;
        vicegerency.
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              The authority of conscience stands founded upon its
              vicegerency and deputation under God. --South.
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     2. The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another
        person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf;
        delegation; as, the general sent a deputation to the enemy
        to propose a truce.
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     By deputation, or In deputation, by delegated authority;
        as substitute; through the medium of a deputy. [Obs.]
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              Say to great C[ae]sar this: In deputation
              I kiss his conquering hand.           --Shak.
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