To act as a substitute for a person in their role or office
to officially empower and authorize (someone) to act as a substitute in one's role or office
To officially empower, authorize, pronounce, and establish (someone) to be a deputy.
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
To specify in advance which pocket a ball eill be potted in; to call; to name.
nominotypical