deputize

Example Sentences

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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

When agents met up with Girardi after the meeting, she recalled, “they asked me to raise my right hand because they wanted to deputize me because I did so well.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023

Server owners can deputize moderators to enforce the rules.

From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021

I shall not be able to climb to the third story, while my ankles are so swollen, so I must deputize you to do the honors on your floor.

From At the Mercy of Tiberius by Evans, Augusta J. (Augusta Jane)