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 prevent or restrain (someone or something) from; to refrain or cause to refrain from.
To make and cause to remain secret.
To protect or preserve from.
To cause to be excluded or not present.