Deputize often implies a temporary granting of authority for a specific purpose or time.

Temporary Power

Deputize is frequently used in law enforcement or legal scenarios to grant official status.

Legal Context

Using deputize suggests a level of trust in the person's skills or reliability by those in authority.

Professional Trust

Deputize indicates stepping into someone else's role, usually when they are unavailable.

Stepping In

It suggests taking on duties that are not part of one's regular responsibilities.

Unexpected Duties

Acting as a deputy is typically a temporary arrangement until the original person returns.

Temporary Assignment

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