Understanding the meaning of deputy

deputy

/'dɛpjəti/

noun
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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lieutenant

type of:
helper supporter assistant help
noun
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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surrogate

type of:
agent
noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
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deputy sheriff

type of:
peace officer lawman law officer
noun
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
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type of:
legislator

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