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deputy

[ dep-yuh-tee ]

noun

plural deputies.
  1. a person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for another or others.

    Synonyms: , , , , ,

  2. a person appointed or elected as assistant to a public official, serving as successor in the event of a vacancy.
  3. a person representing a constituency in certain legislative bodies.


adjective

  1. appointed, elected, or serving as an assistant or second-in-command.

deputy

/ ˈ»åÉ›±èÂáÊŠ³Ùɪ /

noun

    1. a person appointed to act on behalf of or represent another
    2. ( as modifier )

      the deputy chairman

  1. a member of the legislative assembly or of the lower chamber of the legislature in various countries, such as France
  2. mining another word for fireman
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • »å±ð±èu·³Ù²â·²õ³ó¾±±è noun
  • ²õ³Ü²ú·»å±ð±èu·³Ù²â noun plural subdeputies
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of deputy1

1375–1425; late Middle English depute < Old French, noun use of past participle of deputer to depute
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of deputy1

C16: from Old French depute, from deputer to appoint; see depute
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“We are deeply disappointed by this ill-informed decision, which immediately affects critical programs supported by these funds,†Rebecca Wendt, the California deputy state librarian, said in a statement.

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Attorneys for Rosa Ramirez say she was talking to a deputy outside her home last year when an off-leash patrol dog clamped down on her hand, permanently injuring her.

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She posted on X that Gen Haugh and his deputy Wendy Noble, who US media reported was also let go, "have been disloyal to President Trump. That is why they have been fired."

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Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a shooting at the intersection of Caldwell Street and South Central Avenue around 7 p.m.

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Liberal Democrat deputy leader Daisy Cooper said Trump was telling the UK he would only lower tariffs "if you lower your standards".

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