DEPUTIZE Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deputize

verb

ˈde-pyə-ˌtīz

Definition of deputize

as in to appoint

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

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Recent Examples of deputize Police Chief Dan Ferrell said more than 100 Cobb County police officers have been deputized through the Cobb County Sheriff's Office to continue providing police services in Mableton. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 16 June 2026 Under the program, some police officers are deputized to carry out some immigration enforcement actions. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026 Under Trump, there has been a surge in 287(g) agreements, a Clinton-era program that deputizes police for immigration enforcement. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 May 2026 With law enforcement agencies deputized under state law to perform limited immigration enforcement, many times such arrests start with a traffic stop or some other routine interaction with authorities. — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for deputize

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Licata and Fort Worth ISD’s Board of Managers implemented the Elevate model for the district’s most struggling campuses shortly after they were appointed to their jobs by the Texas Education Agency as part of its takeover of the district.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
To respect constitutional separation of powers and separation of executive authority, dedicated inspectors general would be appointed in the commission to investigate specific executive branches and the legislature.

— Collin Corbett, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

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States have largely refused to comply, citing privacy laws and the Constitution, which expressly delegates election administration to the states subject to congressional oversight.

— Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Lenzing’s supervisory board continues to include 10 members elected by shareholders, with Patrick Lackenbucher remaining chairman, as well as five members delegated by the company’s works council.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026

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