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deputy

de·puty

UK/ˈdɛpjəti/ US/ˈdɛpjəti/ common informal us

noun

1.

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

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2.

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

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3.

a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

4.

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

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Origin

From French député, from Late Latin dēputātus (“appointed”).

Phrases

  • confused deputy
  • deputy chief constable
  • deputy director
  • deputy first minister
  • deputy prime minister

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