deputize
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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
I hope to follow in her footsteps, and I hereby deputize readers to become ageism stigma busters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2023
If you live too far away to give constant tech support, find a trusted local computer shop that does house calls or deputize another tech savvy relative.
From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2022
As the town and its trade developed, the complexity of trade regulations made it a convenience to have guilds with specialized functions, to which the merchant guild might deputize its powers.
From Women of England by James, Bartlett Burleigh
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