Depute
Definition
Depute is a verb that means to assign or appoint someone to act as a representative or delegate. It is similar to delegating a task or giving someone the authority to act on your behalf. When you depute someone, you are entrusting them with a specific responsibility or task. In a political context, a leader might depute a representative to attend a meeting or negotiate on their behalf. This representative would have the authority to speak and make decisions on behalf of the leader. It's worth noting that depute is not as commonly used as some other words with similar meanings, such as delegate or appoint. However, it can still be used to convey the idea of assigning someone to act as a representative or delegate.
Example sentences
The manager decided to depute John as the team leader for the project.
The president deputed an envoy to negotiate with foreign leaders.
The mayor deputed a committee to investigate the city’s infrastructure issues.
The principal deputed a teacher to supervise the school trip.
The committee deputed a member to draft the proposal for the upcoming event.