noun
- plural of deputization; the acts or instances of appointing someone as a deputy or giving someone the authority to act on behalf of another person or organization
Usage: formal; typically used in legal, governmental, or organizational contexts
Examples
- The sheriff approved several deputizations to handle the increased workload during the holiday season.
- Multiple deputizations were granted to allow officers to work in different jurisdictions.
- The company's deputizations of regional managers gave them greater decision-making power.
- Legal deputizations must be documented and filed with the appropriate authorities.
- The deputizations of temporary staff members were completed before the event began.
- These deputizations ensure that essential functions continue even when the primary official is unavailable.