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Definition of: depute
(di·py
t′) v.t. ·put·ed, ·put·ing
1. To appoint as an agent, deputy, or delegation; send with authority.
2. To transfer, as authority, to another. [<OF deputer <LL deputare <de- away + putare think]
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