Australian English Meaning of deputy

deputy

Other Australian English words related to deputy

Definitions and Meaning of deputy in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word deputy

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

agent,Ambassador,Lawyer,delegate,manager,minister,representative,assignee,canteen,diplomat

chief,commanding,first,head,high,lead,leading,Prime minister,primary,prime

deputize => deputise, deputise => delegate, deputing => deputing, deputies => Deputies, deputed => deputed,