Definitions for depute
dəˈpyutde·pute

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. delegate, deputeverb

   transfer power to someone

2. depute, deputize, deputiseverb

   appoint as a substitute

3. delegate, designate, depute, assignverb

   give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deputeverb

   To assign (someone or something) to or for something.

2. deputeverb

   To delegate (a task etc.) to a subordinate.

3. deputeverb

   To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.

4. Etymology: From députer, from deputo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DEPUTEverb

   To send with a special commission; to impower one to transact instead of another.

   Etymology: deputer, French.

   And Absalom said unto him, See thy matters are good and right, but there is no man deputed of the king to hear. 2 Sa.

   A bishop, by deputing a priest or chaplain to administer the sacraments, may correct and remove him for his demerits. John Ayliffe, Parergon.

   And Linus thus, deputed by the rest,
   The heroes welcome, and their thanks express’d. Wentworth Dillon.

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1. depute

   Depute is a verb which means to appoint or delegate someone as a deputy or representative to execute a particular task or role on behalf of another.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Deputeverb

   to appoint as deputy or agent; to commission to act in one's place; to delegate

2. Deputeverb

   to appoint; to assign; to choose

3. Deputenoun

   a person deputed; a deputy

4. Etymology: [F. dputer, fr. L. deputare to esteem, consider, in LL., to destine, allot; de- + putare to clean, prune, clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Pure.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Depute

   de-pūt′, v.t. to appoint or send, as a substitute or agent: to send with a special commission: to make over one's powers to another.—adj. in Scotland, appointed deputy (as in sheriff-depute—often called simply the depute).—n. Deputā′tion, act of deputing: the person or persons deputed or appointed to transact business for another: persons sent to state a case before a government official.—v.t. Dep′utise, to appoint as deputy.—v.i. to act as such.—n. Dep′uty, one deputed or appointed to act for another: a delegate or representative, or substitute. [Fr.,—L. deputāre, to cut off, (late) to select.]

Matched Categories

1. • Appoint
   • Assign

How to pronounce depute?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say depute in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of depute in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of depute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=depute
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Depute
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=depute
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/depute
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=depute