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deputize Definition

depu·tize (dep′yo̵̅o̅ tīz′, -yə-)

transitive verb -·tized′, -·tiz′·ing

to appoint as deputy

intransitive verb

to act as deputy

deputize Related Forms

dep′·u·ti·za′·tion noun

deputize Usage Examples

Object

alternate: The National Command Authorities ( NCA ) are the President and Secretary of Defense together with their duly deputized alternates or successors.

Modifying Another Word

duly: The National Command Authorities ( NCA ) are the President and Secretary of Defense together with their duly deputized alternates or successors.

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