Answer: deputes

AnswerCrossword Clue
DEPUTESPins a star on, perhaps
DEPUTESAssigns authority to
DEPUTESNames, as a proxy
DEPUTESAppoints as one's substitute.
DEPUTESDelegates.
DEPUTESAppoints as an agent
DEPUTESAppoints as one's agent
DEPUTESAppoints as a representative
DEPUTESDelegates
deputesto appoint as one's substitute, representative, or agent
deputesDEPUTE, to delegate (to appoint as one's representative)
deputesto assign (authority, a function, etc.) to a deputy