* Formal: "The mayor received a deputation from the local business association to discuss the proposed tax increase."
* Historical: "The king sent a deputation to the neighboring kingdom to negotiate a peace treaty."
* Informal: "The PTA sent a deputation to the school board to advocate for more funding for extracurricular activities."
* Figurative: "The team's captain acted as a deputation for the entire squad, delivering a powerful speech to the crowd."
Deputation can also be used as a noun to describe a group of people representing a larger body:
* "The deputation from the city council was well-received by the residents."
Remember that "deputation" usually refers to a group of people appointed to represent others, often for a specific purpose.