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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