noun
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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A deputation of church leaders has met with the government to discuss the teaching of religion in schools.
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In the morning the minister received a deputation from the National Union of Farmers protesting about the government's plans to cut agricultural subsidies.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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A deputation of Confederates had come to demand that he and his men evacuate the fort without further delay.
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A deputation of dark-suited, middle-aged men appeared at the hotel entrance, smiling like grannies at a railway station.
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Gone are the days of deputation .
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It is said that a deputation of quarrymen came to see him with a view to getting a trade union recognised.
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The council also passed a further motion to send a deputation to the Southern Board to express their concern.
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Then, with one short hostile look at the deputation , Lee resumed his chair.