deputize

He remains eighth in the line of succession and could, theoretically, be one of the royal clan called to deputize for the monarch if he fell seriously sick.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025

At that point, however, Boasberg could still hold them in civil contempt, which can’t be pardoned; he could then impose significant fines and deputize law enforcement to enforce them.

From Slate ● Apr. 16, 2025

They deputize their drivers, offering referral bonuses for every new person brought on board, and employ recruiters to pursue anyone who has expressed interest.

From New York Times ● Apr. 5, 2022

I deputize everyone around me — just call me on stuff.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 31, 2022

I am out of practice, so deputize you as legate,—ambassador would not do in a matter concerning the Pope, which I presume this must, as the whole turns upon a Bull.

From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals by Thomas Moore

The Bank Secrecy Act, enacted in 1970, essentially deputizes banks to act as the first line of defense against money laundering.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025

She deputizes Jiminy as the newly born figure’s voice of reason.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2022

The law effectively deputizes ordinary citizens — including those from outside Texas — allowing them to sue those who violate the law.

From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2021

Assistant Dino Toppmöller deputizes on the touchline and said Nagelsmann is closely involved with the tactics.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 23, 2021

This leader has an assistant or lieutenant to whom he deputizes great power.

From Quiet Talks on the Crowned Christ of Revelation by S. D. (Samuel Dickey) Gordon

Blakeman has also chartered a militia, hiring and deputized armed citizens for mobilization during emergency declarations.

From Slate ● Dec. 29, 2025

A new group deputized to police player pay, the College Sports Commission, isn’t fully operational.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration, which for decades has deputized Boeing employees to sign off on some safety matters on the agency’s behalf, has forced it to limit production.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2024

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky and the minority leader, deputized him as the top Republican on the Senate’s border security subcommittee.

From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2024

I was thus deputized to take the letter to Dr. Moroka.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Houser went on to explain that there are a few different permutations of deputization the administration could pursue, including deputizing National Guard troops or local law enforcement before they start using private contractors.

From Salon ● Jul. 26, 2025

She also signed several bills while deputizing for Murphy.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 2, 2023

This time, the goal would be to spread Mr. James’s name and face — in effect deputizing every New Yorker with a smartphone by giving them their own personal wanted poster.

From New York Times ● Apr. 16, 2022

Every four years, authorities in the District bring in help from outside police agencies for presidential inaugurations, deputizing as many as 3,000 officers from departments across the country.

From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2022

He was averse to deputizing his official labors.

From Never-Fail Blake by Arthur Stringer