deputations
Formal envoy groups
Deputations is the plural of deputation, a group of people appointed to represent others in some official capacity.
A deputation typically delivers a message, presents a petition, or negotiates on behalf of a larger body: A deputation of union members met with management.
The word carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned tone, suggesting official delegation rather than casual representation.
Advocating to decision-makers
- petitionFormal written appeal
- appealFormal review request
- representationDepiction or likeness
- intercessionActing on another's behalf
pleading · submission · spokespersons · intermediaries · agents · proxies · liaisons · go-betweens
Accredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- representativesThose acting for others
- contingentConditional or representative group
- missionPurpose-driven task
embassy · legation · commission · appointees · plenipotentiary · consul · attaché · chargé d'affaires
Speaks with others
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
conciliation · arbitration · diplomacy · treaty · agreement · summit · consultation · accord
Formal authoritative directive
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
commission · appointment · charge · sanction · warrant · credentials · legitimacy · powers
lobbying
Advocating to decision-makers
- petitionFormal written appeal
- appealFormal review request
- representationDepiction or likeness
intercession · pleading · submission · spokespersons · intermediaries · agents · proxies · liaisons · go-betweens · advocates
envoy
Accredited diplomatic representative
- emissaryAgent sent abroad
- representativesThose acting for others
- contingentConditional or representative group
mission · embassy · legation · commission · appointees · plenipotentiary · consul · attaché · chargé d'affaires · diplomatist
talks
Speaks with others
- parleyDiscussion between opposing sides
- dialogueSpoken exchange between parties
- bargainingNegotiating mutually acceptable terms
mediation · conciliation · arbitration · diplomacy · treaty · agreement · summit · consultation · accord · compromise
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- jurisdictionLegal authority's scope
- authorizationFormal permission granted
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
accreditation · commission · appointment · charge · sanction · warrant · credentials · legitimacy · powers · brief
- municipal governmentmayor, city council, municipal council, town council, city manager
deputationsinterlopers
Unwelcome meddlers in affairs
deputationsprincipals
Chief school administrators
constituents · electorate · membership · stakeholders · rank and file