Warning
Info
Warning
Info
Simple English definitions for legal terms
depute
Read a random definition: fact finder (finder of fact)
A quick definition of depute:
Term: DEPUTE
Definition: In Scottish law, a depute is someone who is chosen to act as an official or represent another official.
Basically, a depute is like a substitute or a stand-in for someone else who has an important job. They are trusted to do the same work and make important decisions on behalf of the person they are representing.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: In Scots law, a depute is a person who is appointed to act in an official capacity or as another official's representative.
Example: The sheriff depute presided over the court proceedings in the absence of the sheriff.
Explanation: In this example, the depute is acting as a representative of the sheriff, who is the official in charge of the court. The depute is appointed to carry out the duties of the sheriff in their absence.
Example: The depute head teacher took charge of the school in the absence of the head teacher.
Explanation: In this example, the depute is acting as a representative of the head teacher, who is the official in charge of the school. The depute is appointed to carry out the duties of the head teacher in their absence.