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deputy
[ dep-yuh-tee ]
noun
- a person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for another or others.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- a person appointed or elected as assistant to a public official, serving as successor in the event of a vacancy.
- a person representing a constituency in certain legislative bodies.
adjective
- appointed, elected, or serving as an assistant or second-in-command.
deputy
/ ˈ»åÉ›±èÂáÊŠ³Ùɪ /
noun
- a person appointed to act on behalf of or represent another
- ( as modifier )
the deputy chairman
- a member of the legislative assembly or of the lower chamber of the legislature in various countries, such as France
- mining another word for fireman
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- »å±ð±èu·³Ù²â·²õ³ó¾±±è noun
- ²õ³Ü²ú·»å±ð±èu·³Ù²â noun plural subdeputies
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of deputy1
Example Sentences
“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.
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.
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."
Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call about a shooting at the intersection of Caldwell Street and South Central Avenue around 7 p.m.
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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