Deputized Meaning in English

word · lemma: deputize

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UK

Definition

Given the power to act as a deputy, often with official duties or legal authority, usually on a temporary basis.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in legal, law enforcement, or official contexts. 'Deputized' often implies temporary authority assigned to assist with specific tasks, especially in emergencies. Commonly paired with 'as' (e.g., 'deputized as...'). Not casual in tone.

• Spanish: nombrado como delegado - autorizado como agente de la ley
• Portuguese (BR): nomeado como delegado - autorizado como agente da lei
• Portuguese (PT): nomeado como delegado - autorizado como agente da lei
• Chinese (Simplified): 被授权 - 被任命为代理人
• Chinese (Traditional): 被授權 - 被任命為代理人
• Hindi: प्रतिनिधि नियुक्त किया गया - अधिकृत किया गया
• Arabic: مخوّل - معيَّن كوكيل
• Bengali: অস্থায়ীভাবে নিয়োজিত - ডেপুটি নিযুক্ত
• Russian: назначен заместителем - наделён (временными) полномочиями
• Japanese: 代理に任命された - 一時的な権限を与えられた
• Vietnamese: được bổ nhiệm làm đại diện - được giao quyền tạm thời
• Korean: 임시로 임명된 - 대리 권한을 부여받은
• Turkish: vekil olarak atanmış - geçici yetki verilmiş
• Urdu: عارضی طور پر نائب مقرر کیا گیا
• Indonesian: diangkat sebagai wakil - diberi wewenang sementara

Example Sentences

The sheriff deputized three local men to help search for the lost child.

basic

Many citizens were deputized on the spot to maintain order during the emergency.

natural

She was deputized to act as the manager while her boss was away.

basic

During the festival, volunteers were deputized to direct traffic.

basic

"When the storm hit, half the town was deputized to help clear roads," he recalled.

natural

After proving himself, he was officially deputized as the sheriff's right hand.

natural