DEPUTY
/ˈdɛpjəti/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 13
Definition
- noun someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.
— synonyms: deputy_sheriff
- noun an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
— synonyms: lieutenant
- noun a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).
- noun a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
— synonyms: surrogate
Examples
- “As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.”
- “At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.”
- “The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.”
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