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Verb: depute  di'pyoot
  1. Transfer power to someone
    - delegate
     
  2. Appoint as a substitute
    - deputize, deputise [Brit]
     
  3. Allocate a task to a person
    - delegate, designate, assign

Derived forms: deputing, deputes, deputed

Type of: appoint, charge

Encyclopedia: Depute