charge 5

a special assignment that is given to a person or group

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something

a person committed to your care

give an assignment to (a person) to a post, or assign a task to (a person)

appoint as a substitute

charge with a function; charge to be

give or delegate power or authority to

provide or send (envoys or embassadors) with official credentials