relegation vs deputation

relegation and deputation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relegation	Yes	No	No	No
deputation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, relegation and deputation are synonyms defined as:

relegation and deputation: authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions

Other synonyms of relegation include delegating, delegation, relegating.

relegation (noun)	deputation (noun)
authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions	authorizing subordinates to make certain decisions
mild banishment; consignment to an inferior position	a group of representatives or delegates
the act of assigning (someone or something) to a particular class or category