Deputation

dep-yoo-TAY-shən (/ˌdɛpjʊˈteɪʃən/)

a group of people appointed to undertake a task or represent others; a delegation.

“The royal tree became a small deputation of its own — an emblem Victorian newspapers carried into the public’s Christmas tradition.”

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with an attitude or look of suspicion or disapproval.

clear, logical, and convincing.

skillful, ingenious, or complex; intricate.

the action of predicting future events or outcomes.

disagreeing or incongruous; conflicting.

excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters.