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  • 21delegation — /del i gay sheuhn/, n. 1. a group or body of delegates: Our club sent a delegation to the rally. 2. the body of delegates chosen to represent a political unit, as a state, in an assembly: the New Jersey delegation in Congress. 3. the act of… …

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  • 22representation — n 1. depiction, illustration, likeness, semblance, similitude, icon, simulacrum, depict ment; portrait, painting, drawing, engraving, sketch; photograph, daguerreotype, Inf. photo, snapshot, Inf. snap, Inf. candid; X ray, radiogram, fluoroscope;… …

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  • 23council — I. noun Etymology: Middle English counceil, from Anglo French cunseil, cuncile, from Latin concilium, from com + calare to call more at low Date: 12th century 1. an assembly or meeting for consultation, advice, or discussion 2. a group elected or …

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  • 24representation — rep·re·sen·ta·tion n 1: one that represents: as a: a statement or account made to influence opinion or action compare warranty 3 b: an incidental or collateral statement of fact on the faith of which a contract is entered into the contract of… …

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  • 25Delegation — Del e*ga tion, n. [L. delegatio: cf. F. d[ e]l[ e]gation.] 1. The act of delegating, or investing with authority to act for another; the appointment of a delegate or delegates. [1913 Webster] 2. One or more persons appointed or chosen, and… …

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  • 26Jeremy Harris — Infobox Politician (general) name= Jeremy Harris image width= 150px title= Mayor of Honolulu term start= 1994 term end= 2004 predecessor= Frank Fasi successor= Mufi Hannemann birth date = Birth date and age|1950|12|7|mf=y birth place = Wilmington …

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  • 27States General — ▪ Dutch history also spelled  States General , Dutch  Staten Generaal        body of delegates representing the United Provinces of the Netherlands (Dutch Republic; 1579–1795). It is not to be confused with the present Netherlands parliament of… …

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  • 28delegation — n. 1. Delegating, intrusting, committal. 2. Deputies, delegates, body of delegates or representatives …

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  • 29deputation — n. 1. Delegation, commission. 2. Deputies, delegates, body of delegates, delegation, commissioners, envoys, legation, embassy …

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  • 30delegation — del•e•ga•tion [[t]ˌdɛl ɪˈgeɪ ʃən[/t]] n. 1) gov a group of delegates 2) gov the body of delegates chosen to represent a political unit in an assembly 3) the act of delegating 4) the state of being delegated • Etymology: 1605–15; < L …

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