Deputable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Fit to be deputed or to act as a deputy. archaic

    "[A]ll these fitted Baillie to be a leader in General Assemblies and conclaves, a man deputable to the London Parliament and elsewhither."

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"[A]ll these fitted Baillie to be a leader in General Assemblies and conclaves, a man deputable to the London Parliament and elsewhither."

Etymology

From depute + -able.

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