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deputy

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Noun deputy has 4 senses
  1. deputy, deputy sheriff - someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
    --1 is a kind of lawman, law officer, peace officer
    Derived forms: verb deputise1, verb deputise2
  2. deputy, lieutenant - an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
    --2 is a kind of assistant, helper, help, supporter
    --2 has particulars: second-in-command; vicar-general; vice-regent
    Derived forms: verb deputize1, verb deputize2, verb deputise1, verb deputise2
  3. deputy - a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
    --3 is a kind of     legislator
  4. deputy, surrogate - a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
    --4 is a kind of agent
    --4 has particulars: vicegerent
    Derived forms: verb deputize1, verb deputize2, verb deputise1, verb deputise2
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