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Depute meaning
To assign (someone or something) to or for something. | To delegate (a task, etc.) to a subordinate. | To deputize (someone), to appoint as deputy.
Example sentences (20)
Advocate depute Ali Murray previously told the court the woman was "shocked and petrified" and was afraid of what he would do and pretended to be asleep.
At Loretto RC Primary School in Musselburgh, P7 pupils, the pupil council, house captains and a representative from the school’s parent council gathered on December 6 with Depute Lord Lieutenant Iain Clark to plant a hornbeam tree in the playground.
But, the advocate depute stated: "Did these people have a church hall set up or a WhatsApp group before or after the police came?
Depute fiscal Lora Apostolova told the court that St Johnstone scored a goal and two smoke bombs had landed on the pitch.
Depute fiscal Rachel Aedy said Melville had been stopped by police at around 11pm and officers could smell cannabis from the car.
Education cabinet member, depute council leader Shaun Macaulay, agreed with the need to tackle the issue.
Fiscal depute Alistair McDermid told Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court the couple had lived in their bungalow for more than 30 years.
Fiscal depute Claire Stewart told Aberdeen Sheriff Court that on August 11 this year Findlay attended at the flat on Tedder Road along with a friend.
Fiscal depute David Morton said: "He was asked to wait outside as the shop was busy and matters deteriorated.
Fiscal depute Douglas Thomson told the court: "James Morrison Crossan was a father-of-five, including the accused, although one had previously passed away.
Fiscal depute Emily Hood said Allan was staying at the hotel with his wife for one night.
Fiscal Depute Iain Logan told the court about crimes committed between December 2019 and September 2022.
Fiscal depute Jane Spark told the court that on March 29 this year, Dobson was stopped by police officers for a drugs search.
Fiscal depute Lora Apostolova told the court: "St Johnstone scored a goal where the supporters were.
Fiscal depute Ms Yuill added: "Police arrived and observed the BMW disembarking from the ferry.
Fiscal depute Sam Craib previously told Forfar Sheriff Court his break-in was uncovered by the club’s groundsman, who arrived at 7.45am on the Friday morning.
Fiscal depute Sarah Wikinson told the court: “At about 10.10am, officers carried out a search of the accused’s cell.
Fiscal depute Shamielah Ghafar told that the couple had been in a relationship for 16 years, but this came to an end in August of 2021.
Fiscal depute Trina Sinclair told the court: "She was using her hands to rub her upper arms to warm herself up.
Fiscal depute Victoria Silver said the attack happened just outside the St Giles Church at around 8pm on September 2 last year.