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deputize

verb

Definition of DEPUTIZE

to appoint as one's representative <he deputized a local citizen to take charge of the situation while he went for reinforcements>

Synonyms commission, depute, deputize

Related Words assign, charge; appoint, designate, name, nominate

Near Antonyms abrogate; abdicate

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