1. Transfer power to someone
   - delegate 
2. Appoint as a substitute
   - deputize, deputise [Brit] 
3. Give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
   - delegate, designate, assign

Derived forms: deputes, deputing, deputed

See also: deputation

Type of: appoint, charge

Encyclopedia: Depute

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