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Depute Definition & Meaning

depute
verb
  1. transfer power to someone
  2. appoint as a substitute
  3. give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

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Frequently asked questions

What does depute mean?
transfer power to someone appoint as a substitute give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
What part of speech is depute?
Depute is a verb.
How many definitions does depute have?
Depute has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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