• noun:   an activity that stands as an equivalent of something or results in an equivalent
• noun:   the act of representing; standing in for someone or some group and speaking with authority in their behalf
• noun:   a creation that is a visual or tangible rendering of someone or something
• noun:   the right of being representated by delegates who have a voice in some legislative body
• noun:   a presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
• noun:   a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting

  Example: "Certain representations were made concerning police brutality"

• noun:   a factual statement made by one party in order to induce another party to enter into a contract

  Example: "The sales contract contains several representations by the vendor"

• noun:   a body of legislators that serve in behalf of some constituency

  Example: "A Congressional vacancy occurred in the representation from California"

• noun:   the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
• noun:   a performance of play

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