DEPUTES Synonyms: 11 Similar and Opposite Words

deputes

verb

present tense third-person singular of depute

as in delegates

to appoint as one's representative the governor has the authority to depute anyone

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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
Wilson Tamfuh, a public and international law professor at the University of Dschang in West Cameroon, said the country has institutions that can keep the government running when the president delegates responsibilities.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

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Newsom appoints members to the foundation board, which determines what expenses to cover in the governor’s office.

— Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Under Iowa law, the governor appoints a replacement if the vacancy occurs while the Senate is in session or if the chamber will meet before the next general election.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2026

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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
The most intensive version of the program, called the Task Force Model, deputizes local police to enforce immigration law, including arresting people on ICE's behalf during regular law enforcement work, like traffic stops.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026

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