"Deputised" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Deputised is the past participle form of the verb "depute", which means to appoint or entrust someone with a task or responsibility, especially temporarily.
To appoint or empower someone to act on one's behalf, especially as an assistant or representative.
A deputy is a person who assists or replaces a higher-ranking official, typically in a government or organization. They may have similar powers or duties as the official they support and can act on their behalf when needed.