Appoint, delegate

Words related to appointing someone to a position of authority, or delegating authority to someone.

• What words refer to appointing someone to a position of authority?
  appoint (someone to a position) appointment assign (someone to a position) place (someone in authority) designate (someone as) delegate (authority to) give (authority to) entrust (someone) with (something)
• What words describe someone in a position of authority?
  responsible