👉 Deputating is a legal process in many countries where a person, known as a "deputy", serves as a representative of their own political party or organization. Deputants are typically appointed by their respective parties and serve for a certain period before being elected to another position. In the United States, for example, deputations are called "Representatives" in the House of Representatives and "Congressmen" in the Senate. These representatives are chosen through elections that are held at various times