depute

verb

1.
transfer power to someone
delegate
Event:
deputation
Derived from:
deputation
2.
appoint as a substitute
deputise deputize
Event:
deputation
Derived from:
deputation
3.
give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)
onday assign delegate designate
Event:
deputation
Derived from:
deputation