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deputation

[dep-yuh-tey-shuhn] / ˌdɛp yəˈteɪ ʃən /
NOUN
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Marshals Service federally deputized Portland police officers and Oregon State troopers but refused to rescind the deputations when the weekend rally ended.

From Washington Times

PORTLAND, Ore. — The mayor of Portland has asked U.S. officials to end the federal deputation of dozens of police officers in Oregon’s largest city as part of the response to ongoing protests in the city.

From Washington Times

Attorney's Office to end the deputation of 56 Portland police officers in the Police Bureau's Rapid Response Team.

From Fox News

After igniting a controversy with the deputation remarks, he sought to clarify his comments Thursday.

From Fox News

There are photos of representatives from the Palestinian Liberation Organisation meeting the dictator, and pictures of a deputation of black activists from the US.

From The Guardian