representation

rep•re•sen•ta•tion

[[t]ˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃən, -zən-[/t]] n.

1) the act of representing, or the state of being represented

2) the expression or designation by some term, character, symbol, or the like

3) action on behalf of a person or group by an agent or deputy

4) the state of being so represented

5) gov a body of representatives, as of a constituency

6) presentation to the mind, as of an idea

7) a mental image or idea so presented; concept

8) the act of rendering something in visible form

9) a picture, figure, statue, etc

10) the production or a performance of a play

11) Often, representations. a statement of things true or alleged

12) a protest or remonstrance

13) law a statement of fact made to induce a party to enter into a contract