depute
[ duh-pyoot ]
/ dəˈpyut /
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Definition of depute
verb (used with object), de·put·ed, de·put·ing.
to appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent.
to assign (authority, a function, etc.) to adeputy.
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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
OTHER WORDS FROM depute
dep·u·ta·ble [dep-yuh-tuh-buhl, duh-pyoo-], /ˈdɛp yə tə bəl, dəˈpyu-/, adjectiveun·de·put·ed, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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How to use depute in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for depute
depute
verb (dɪˈpjuːt) (tr)
to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative
to assign or transfer (authority, duties, etc) to a deputy; delegate
noun (ˈdɛpjuːt)
Scot
- a deputy
- (as modifier; usually postpositive)sheriff depute
Word Origin for depute
C15: from Old French deputer, from Late Latin dēputāre to assign, allot, from Latin de- + putāre to think, consider
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