Depute
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Kinney (1893), Burrill (1850)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
To appoint or designate for a particular purpose. Now applied to persons only, but anciently to places, v. Deputare; Deputy.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[L. Lat. rfcp Mtortf, q. v.] To appoint or designate for a particular purpose. Now applied to persons only, but anciently to places. See Depu tare. Deputy.