deputize
Use Deputize in a sentence
yəˌtaɪz
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deputize or deputise (ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to appoint or act as deputy | |
| deputise or deputise | |
| —vb | |
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Deputize
is one of our favorite verbs.
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| to spend time idly; loaf. |
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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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