Meaning of the word depute in English

What does depute mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

depute

US /dɪˈpjuːt/
UK /dɪˈpjuːt/

Verb

1.

to ask someone to act or speak for you:

Example:
I've deputed Lara Brown to speak for me at the conference.
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