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 Leaders of Florida International University signed an agreement to deputize its school police as immigration agents. — Teo Armus, Washington Post, 19 Sep. 2026 On August 12, a new Presidential Memorandum authorized the federal government to deputize vetted private corporations to conduct activities in support of law enforcement operations against cyber-enabled transnational criminal organizations. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 The agency is proposing to subsidize liability insurance for state and local officers who are trained and deputized to enforce federal immigration laws, according to a planning document published Friday. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 They were accompanied by armed miners whom Testerman had deputized for support. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deputize

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Santoyo, 72, was appointed by the state to the board of managers in 2016.

— Sophia Veneziano, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026
These decisions were informed by the Council on Ethics, an independent body appointed by Norway's Ministry of Finance.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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Mechanisms for delegating decision-making will be even more essential than in the past, as the danger of disconnection increases.

— Kathleen Curlee, Foreign Affairs, 14 Oct. 2026
Advertisement As for now, the Vatican has not indicated that Leo is in any way incapable of performing or delegating his duties.

— Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

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