
Deputize
Temporary Power
Deputize often implies a temporary granting of authority for a specific purpose or time.
Mary was deputized to lead the project while Tom was on leave.
Legal Context
Deputize is frequently used in law enforcement or legal scenarios to grant official status.
The marshal deputized a few locals to help maintain order during the parade.
Professional Trust
Using deputize suggests a level of trust in the person's skills or reliability by those in authority.
Since the manager trusted her judgment, she was deputized to negotiate on behalf of the company. Compare with
Act on behalf ofDelegateRepresentStand inSubstitute
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