deputy (Meaning)
deputy (n)
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
deputy (n.)
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
A member of the Chamber of Deputies.
Synonyms & Antonyms of deputy
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Synonyms:
- liaison
- diplomatist
- replacement
- alternate
- pinch hitter
- understudy
- sub
- relief
- prophet
- point man
- arbiter
- surrogate
- mediator
- substitute
- legate
- distributor
- speaker
- conciliator
- plenipotentiary
- intercessor
- backup
- arbitrator
- emissary
- broker
- middleman
- stand-in
- operative
- informer
- mouthpiece
- spy
- foreign minister
- intermediary
- peacemaker
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deputy Sentence Examples
- The sheriff appointed a new deputy to assist with law enforcement duties in the county.
- As the deputy mayor, Sarah was responsible for overseeing various municipal projects.
- The deputy headmaster addressed the students during the morning assembly.
- The deputy director of the company handled the day-to-day operations while the CEO was away.
- During the investigation, the detective assigned a deputy to gather evidence from the crime scene.
- The deputy sheriff patrolled the rural areas to ensure the safety of the residents.
- The deputy governor presided over the meeting in the absence of the governor.
- The deputy editor reviewed the article before it was published in the newspaper.
- As the deputy team leader, Alex coordinated the efforts of his colleagues to meet project deadlines.
- The deputy treasurer managed the financial transactions of the organization with precision and diligence.
FAQs About the word deputy
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies, an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent, a member of the lower chamber o
manager, minister, attorney, ambassador, agent, representative,delegate, assignee, factor, proxy
supreme, presiding, prime, premier, high, top, lead, principal, commanding, prime
The sheriff appointed a new deputy to assist with law enforcement duties in the county.
As the deputy mayor, Sarah was responsible for overseeing various municipal projects.
The deputy headmaster addressed the students during the morning assembly.
The deputy director of the company handled the day-to-day operations while the CEO was away.
