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deputize
[ dep-yuh-tahyz ]
verb (used without object)
- to act as a deputy; substitute.
deputize
/ ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz /
verb
- to appoint or act as deputy
Other Words From
- depu·ti·zation noun
- de-depu·tize verb (used with object) dedeputized dedeputizing
- un·depu·tized adjective
Example Sentences
Although Trump has mentioned deputizing National Guard troops or local law enforcement to pursue deportations, that would also present enormous logistical challenges.
Before she’s killed Neuman warns him that for his plan to work, he must take out half the country, a task easily handled once he deputizes everyone with powers.
The Federal Aviation Administration, which for decades has deputized Boeing employees to sign off on some safety matters on the agency’s behalf, has forced it to limit production.
With each passing year, the FAA ceded a little more of its authority by deputizing manufacturers like Boeing to police the quality of their own work.
Additionally, city leaders implemented policies that targeted day laborers and pushed for a program to deputize police officers to perform immigration enforcement.
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