To deputize(v.) is to appoint someone as a substitute, like a police deputy authorizing a civilian to make an arrest.

Pronunciation: / 'dɛpjutaɪz/
English description: appoint as a substitute
Synonyms: depute
Chinese Translation: 代理(dai4 li3)
Spanish Translation: suplir a alguien
ORIGIN: The original meaning refers to when a deputy would give some of their power to non-police officers. When deputized, you took on some of the power of a deputy to help the real deputy. Similarly, deputizing can refer to making anyone a substitute. A teacher can deputize a student by putting them in charge of the class. A boss can deputize an employee by asking them to organize a meeting. Deputizing empowers someone to do a job.

EXAMPLE SENTENCE:

A statewide crackdown on illegal immigration once deputized local cops to double as immigration agents.
The changes would speed up enforcement and allow local public agencies to deputize staff to issue warnings and citations.

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