deputizing

/D EH1 P Y AH0 T AY0 Z IH0 NG/
verb
  1. 1

    To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.

  2. 2

    To make or name as a substitute.

    โ€œI deputize you to act for me while I'm away.โ€

  3. 3

    To act as a deputy.

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