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Definition of Deputy
1. Noun. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.
Generic synonyms: Law Officer, Lawman, Peace Officer
Derivative terms: Deputise, Deputise
2. Noun. An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
Generic synonyms: Assistant, Help, Helper, Supporter
Specialized synonyms: Second-in-command, Vicar-general, Vice-regent
Derivative terms: Deputise, Deputise, Deputize, Deputize, Lieutenancy
3. Noun. A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).
4. Noun. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
Generic synonyms: Agent
Specialized synonyms: Vicegerent
Derivative terms: Deputise, Deputise, Deputize, Deputize
Definition of Deputy
1. n. One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
Definition of Deputy
1. Noun. One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc. ¹
2. Noun. ''(in France):'' A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif ¹
3. Noun. (Ireland) a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deputy
1. one appointed to act for another [n -TIES]