depute | (verb) transfer power to someone | Synonyms: delegate |
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(verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, deputize |
(verb) give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person) | Synonyms: assign, delegate, designate |
deputise | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputize |
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(verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputize, step in, substitute |
deputize | (verb) appoint as a substitute | Synonyms: depute, deputise |
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(verb) act as a substitute | Synonyms: deputise, step in, substitute |
deputy | (noun) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | Synonyms: lieutenant |
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(noun) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | Synonyms: deputy sheriff |
(noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | Synonyms: surrogate |
(noun) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | - |