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depute

[duh-pyoot] / dəˈpyut /








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Advocate depute Alan Cameron put it to her that it was "just nonsense" to suggest another child caused such injuries.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Advocate depute Lindsey Dalziel, for the Crown, had previously told the court about the "devastating" loss suffered by Taylor's family.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The advocate depute referred back to the statement she made in May 2024.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The advocate depute asked: "I am asking you as you stand here on oath if you remember were there any grievances on the Edradynate between Brian and David?"

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

All that the sturdy Rollo could be prevailed upon to do, however, was to place his hand in that of the king, and to depute one of his followers to do homage for him.

From The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. by Various




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