v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Deputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Deputing. ] [ F. députer, fr. L. deputare to esteem, consider, in LL., to destine, allot; de- + putare to clean, prune, clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Pure. ] 1. To appoint as deputy or agent; to commission to act in one's place; to delegate. [ 1913 Webster ] There is no man deputed of the king to hear thee. 2. Sam. xv. 3. [ 1913 Webster ] Some persons, deputed by a meeting. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. To appoint; to assign; to choose. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ] The most conspicuous places in cities are usually deputed for the erection of statues. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ] | 