Associations to the word «Depute»

Wiktionary

DEPUTE, verb. (obsolete) To assign (someone or something) to or for something.
DEPUTE, verb. To delegate (a task etc.) to a subordinate.
DEPUTE, verb. To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
DEPUTE, verb. To appoint; to assign; to choose.
DEPUTE, noun. (Scotland) Deputy.

Dictionary definition

DEPUTE, verb. Transfer power to someone.
DEPUTE, verb. Appoint as a substitute.
DEPUTE, verb. Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person).

Wise words

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