Look up: DEPUTY

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   deputy
   [n] - a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) 2. [n] - a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others 3. [n] - someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies 4. [n] - an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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   Deputy
   Dep'u·ty (-tȳ) noun ; plural Deputies . [ French député , from Late Latin deputatus . See Depute .] 1. 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, e ...
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   deputy
   noun an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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   deputy
   noun someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
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   deputy
   noun a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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   Deputy
   `Deputy` is a rank or title, or part of a title, used in various organizations with a codified command structure. It often designates someone who is `second-in-command,` and as such, may precede the name of the rank directly above it. For example, a `Deputy Master` is likely to be second-in-command to the `Master` in an organization utilizing both such ranks. `Deputy` may also refer to: * An individual responsible for managing the finances and a...
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   Deputy
   • (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. • (n.) A member of the Chamber of Deputies.
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   deputy
   deputy 1. An assistant with power to act when his/her superior is absent. 2. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of a sheriff in emergencies. 3. Anyone who is appointed to represent or to act on behalf of others. 4. A representative in a legislative body in certain countries. Relate...
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