depute

See also députe, and député

English

Etymology

From French députer, from Latin deputo.

Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɪ.ˈpjuːt/
• Rhymes: -uːt

Verb

depute (third-person singular simple present deputes, present participle deputing, simple past and past participle deputed)

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.