The board's deputation of a junior manager to lead the overseas branch surprised many employees.

Multiple deputations arrived at the city hall to present their concerns about the proposed development.

The deputational group, sent by the villagers, met with the council to present their grievances.

She deputes her assistant to handle client meetings when she's away.

Whenever the principal is traveling, she deputizes her vice principal to handle disciplinary matters.

Deputizing for her absent manager, Elena handled the crisis calmly and efficiently.

After realizing he couldn't attend the ceremony, he spent the morning deputing his colleague to accept the award on his behalf.

She deputed him to negotiate the contract when she was called away.

When the sheriff was out of town, he deputized a local farmer to keep watch over the town.

The council elected a depute to represent the town at the regional meeting.