deputize (one) as (something)
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To temporarily grant one a position of power or authority. Because I'm going on vacation, I deputized my assistant as my surrogate. Am I allowed to deputize my research assistant as my proxy? I just need her to be able to check out library books for me. I can't believe the boss deputized Brad as temporary manager. That guy is gonna be such a jerk about it!
See also: deputize
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deputize someone as something
to assign someone the temporary power to act in some official capacity. The sheriff deputized Chuck as an aid during the uprising. Chuck was deputized as an officer of the law.
See also: deputize
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