DEPUTE


Meaning of DEPUTE in English

■ verb dɪ'pju:t appoint (someone) to perform a task for which one is responsible.

↘delegate (authority or a task).

■ noun 'dɛpju:t Scottish a person appointed to act in an official capacity or as a representative.

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. deputare 'consider to be, assign', from de- 'away'+ putare 'think over, consider'.

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