deputy
/ˈdɛpjəti/
Dictionary
noun
- One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
"As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."
- A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
- (France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
- (Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
"At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues."
- (United States): a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency
"The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody."
verb
- To deputise
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