Deputational

/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃənəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or consisting of a deputation or the act of appointing representatives.

Etymology

From 'deputation' plus the suffix '-al', meaning 'of or pertaining to a deputation'.

Kelly Says

This adjective rarely appears in modern English, but it was useful for describing formal procedures in historical contexts where deputational authority had to be carefully distinguished from direct rule.

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