dep·u·tize

[dep-yuh-tahyz] verb, dep·u·tized, dep·u·tiz·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to appoint as deputy.
verb (used without object)
2.
to act as a deputy; substitute.
Also, especially British, dep·u·tise.


Origin:
1720–30; deput(y) + -ize

dep·u·ti·za·tion, noun
de-dep·u·tize, verb (used with object), de-dep·u·tized, de-dep·u·tiz·ing.
un·dep·u·tized, adjective
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deputize or deputise (ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to appoint or act as deputy
 
deputise or deputise
 
vb

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Example sentences
Town clerks may deputize agents for the issuance of licenses.
We could deputize some students with a video camera to sit on a group of corners and capture video of stop sign rolling offenders.
In addition, county clerks should be able to deputize people for registration purposes.
The agreement to deputize officers federally is usually entered into only with state agencies.
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