depute

American  

[duh-pyoot] / dəˈpyut /

verb (used with object)

deputed, deputing

1. to appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent.

2. to assign (authority, a function, etc.) to a deputy.

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depute British  

verb

1. to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative

2. to assign or transfer (authority, duties, etc) to a deputy; delegate

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noun

1. 1. a deputy

   2. ( as modifier; usually postpositive )

      sheriff depute

Other Word Forms

• deputable adjective
• undeputed adjective

Etymology

Origin of depute

1350–1400; Middle English deputen < Anglo-French, Old French deputer to assign < Late Latin dēputāre to allot, Latin: to consider, equivalent to dē- de- + putāre to think

Example Sentences

Keith Brown, who is depute leader of the SNP, said he would not be standing.

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The advocate depute said: "He had a wide group of friends and has been described as 'a lovely boy, very respectful and willing to do anything for anyone'."

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Thirdly, those on more than £60,000 - essentially some heads and deputes - will receive a flat pay rise of £3,000.

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Under the terms of the latest offer, pay rises would be capped for those earning above £60,000 - principally some heads and deputes.

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Advocate depute Paul Harvey asked him to clarify if the tattoos appeared on his body while he was in a coma, to which he replied: "Yes" and that he "raised it with the hospital administration".

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Related Words

• allocate
• allot
• appoint
• appropriate
• assign
• authorize
• choose
• define
• describe
• earmark
• elect
• mark
• name
• nominate
• set aside
• stipulate