Depute

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪ.ˈpjuːt/
• Rhymes: -uːt

Origin

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

Full definition of depute

Verb

1. (obsolete) To assign (someone or something) to or for something.
2. To delegate (a task etc.) to a subordinate.
• 2006, Clive James, North Face of Soho, Picador 2007, p. 229:Will Wyatt having moved up a notch, the project was deputed to a second team of producers whose judgement I didn't trust.
3. To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
• Bible 2. Sam. xv. 3There is no man deputed of the king to hear thee.
• MacaulaySome persons, deputed by a meeting.
4. To appoint; to assign; to choose.
• BarrowThe most conspicuous places in cities are usually deputed for the erection of statues.