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depute

Definition of depute

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpjuːt/

[with object and infinitive]
  • appoint or instruct (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible:she was deputed to look after him while Clare was away
  • [with object] delegate (authority or a task).

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjuːt/

Scottish
  • a person appointed to act in an official capacity or as a representative of another official: [as modifier]:a depute chairman

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin deputare 'consider to be, assign', from de- 'away' + putare 'consider'

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