deputy

Plural

deputies

1. 1.One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

   • As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
   • The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.

2. 2.The name for a member of legislature in some countries.

   • Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil.
   • The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.
   • At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.

3. 3.a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.

   • Deputy Jones was promoted to corporal today.
   • The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.

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