Depute: meaning, definitions and examples

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depute

 

[ หˆdษ›pjuหt ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

authority assignment

To depute means to assign someone to act on behalf of another person or to delegate duties and responsibilities. This is often used in formal or organizational contexts when authority or tasks are transferred to a designated individual.

Synonyms

appoint, assign, delegate, designate

Examples of usage

  • The manager will depute a team member to lead the project.
  • She was deputed to represent the company at the conference.
  • The director decided to depute the task to his assistant.
  • They depute employees to handle specific roles during the event.
Context #2 | Noun

deputy role

A depute is a person who is appointed to assist or act as a representative, often in a subordinate capacity. This term is less common and can refer to someone who carries out delegated tasks.

Synonyms

agent, assistant, deputy, representative

Examples of usage

  • As a depute, he helps the manager with daily operations.
  • The depute was responsible for overseeing the staff.
  • She served as a depute in the local government.
  • The sheriff appointed a depute to enforce the law.

Translations

Translations of the word "depute" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deputado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฐเคคเคฟเคจเคฟเคงเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abgeordneter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dewan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฟัƒั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ deputowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไปฃ่ญฐๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉputรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diputado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท milletvekili

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตญํšŒ์˜์›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poslanec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poslanec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปฃ่กจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poslanec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fulltrรบi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะฟัƒั‚ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒžแƒฃแƒขแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ deputat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diputado

Etymology

The term 'depute' comes from the Latin word 'deputare', which means 'to assign, allot, or apportion'. The prefix 'de-' signifies 'from' or 'away', and 'putare' translates to 'to reckon or calculate'. This etymology reflects the concept of delegating tasks or responsibilities to someone else. The word was adapted into Middle English as 'deputen', and its usage has evolved over time to encompass both the act of assigning tasks and the role of individuals who carry out these assigned duties. By the 17th century, 'depute' was commonly utilized in legal and official contexts, solidifying its association with authority and representation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,549 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.