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Deputized: meaning, definitions and examples

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deputized

 

[ ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law enforcement

To deputize someone means to give them the authority or responsibility to act as a deputy. This often involves assigning duties related to law enforcement or other official functions. When someone is deputized, they are granted powers similar to those of the primary authority, allowing them to make decisions or take actions on behalf of that authority. This process is common in police work, where officers may deputize civilians or other officers to handle specific tasks.

Synonyms

appoint, authorize, commission

Examples of usage

  • The sheriff deputized several volunteers to help with the investigation.
  • After the town grew, the mayor decided to have more officers deputized.
  • During emergencies, the chief can deputize citizens to assist.
  • They were deputized to manage crowd control during the event.

Translations

Translations of the word "deputized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 delegado

🇮🇳 प्रतिनिधि बनाया गया

🇩🇪 beauftragt

🇮🇩 ditunjuk

🇺🇦 делегований

🇵🇱 delegowany

🇯🇵 任命された

🇫🇷 député

🇪🇸 delegado

🇹🇷 delege edilmiş

🇰🇷 위임된

🇸🇦 مفوض

🇨🇿 delegovaný

🇸🇰 delegovaný

🇨🇳 被授权的

🇸🇮 delegiran

🇮🇸 umboðsmenn

🇰🇿 делегатталған

🇬🇪 დელეგირებული

🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş

🇲🇽 delegado

Word origin

The term 'deputized' originates from the Middle French word 'deputé', which means 'appointed' or 'designated'. This French term was derived from the Latin 'deputare', meaning 'to choose, assign, or attribute'. The concept of deputizing has been historically significant in the context of law enforcement, where individuals are granted certain powers or responsibilities to assist or take the place of an official. The practice has roots in the feudal system, where lords would appoint deputies to act in their stead, especially in matters of governance, security, and management. Over time, the use of this term has expanded to include various contexts where authority is delegated, particularly in government and corporate structures. Today, the term is frequently used in relation to police work, where officers have the right to delegate their powers to trusted individuals during various operations.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,504 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.