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What does deputize mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word deputize? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. To make (someone) a deputy; to officially empower.
  2. To make or name as a substitute.
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The Department of Homeland Security will train 50 state police officers and deputize them to enforce federal immigration laws.
The Stabilization Adviser in Bukavu would deputize in the absence of the Stabilization Team Leader.
The deputy shall deputize for the appointed judge when he cannot attend or in case of vacancy or objection.
Shareholders, rather than run a company on their own, deputize a C. E. O. to do it for them.
With orders from the council I can deputize anyone I choose during an emergency situation.
He is assisted by the vice-presidents, who deputize for him in the event of his absence.

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