deputable

English

Etymology

From depute +‎ -able.

Adjective

deputable (comparative more deputable, superlative most deputable)

  1. (archaic) Fit to be deputed or to act as a deputy.
    • 1841, Thomas Carlyle, Baillee The Covenanter:
      [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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