deputize

Example Sentences

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Ms. Harris’s grandfather was deputized by the Zambian government to help manage an influx of refugees from Rhodesia, the former name of Zimbabwe.

From New York Times

Many have instituted vague restrictions on the educational "instruction" of race, sex, and gender, deputizing aggrieved parents to take action against public school teachers and officials who contravene state law.

From Salon

But Young knew none of that on Aug. 13, 2018, when she deputized a Goodwill Boutique employee to lug the 52-pound bust to her car.

From Washington Post

Patient advocates say plastic surgeons took advantage of the high demand by deputizing nurses, assistants and even medical device technicians to perform operations.

From Seattle Times

Can Reddit deputize moderators to ban users from specific pieces of the platform?

From The Verge