depute

[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.
Origin
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
Related forms
deputable
[dep-yuh-tuh-buh l, duh-pyoo-] /ˈdɛp yə tə bəl, dəˈpyu-/ (Show IPA), adjective
undeputed, adjective
Examples from the web for depute
  • The hull place is full o' cabs with cash registers on em an' red flags to show folks it s danger ous to depute the fire.
  • Sheriff may depute an inhabitant of town to serve execution issued by state treasurer against selectmen.
British Dictionary definitions for depute

depute

verb (transitive) (dɪˈpjuːt)
1.
to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative
2.
to assign or transfer (authority, duties, etc) to a deputy; delegate
noun (ˈdɛpjuːt)
3.
(Scot)
  1. a deputy
  2. (as modifier; usually postpositive): sheriff depute
Word Origin
C15: from Old French deputer, from Late Latin dēputāre to assign, allot, from Latin de- + putāre to think, consider
Word Origin and History for depute
v.

mid-14c., "to appoint, assign," from Middle French deputer, from Late Latin deputare "destine, allot" (see deputy). Related: Deputed; deputing.