to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office
To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.
To choose or make a decision (to do something)
To choose (a candidate) in an election
Chosen; taken by preference from among two or more.
Who has been elected in a specified post, but has not yet entered office.
In Calvinist theology, one foreordained to Heaven. In other Christian theologies, someone chosen by God for salvation.
One chosen or set apart.