[{"word":"deputation","phonetic":"/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ˌdɛpjuːˈteɪʃən/","audio":"https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/media/pronunciations/en/deputation-uk.mp3","sourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89033324","license":{"name":"BY-SA 4.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0"}}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[],"example":"The general sent a deputation to the enemy to propose a truce."},{"definition":"Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/deputation"]}]