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deputy.

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

6 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈdɛpjəti/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɛpjəti/Canada, General-American[ˈdɛpjəɾi]Canada, General-American[ˈdɛpəti]Canada, General-American

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

    the deputy of a prince
    The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.

  2. A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.

    historical

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

    The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.

  4. The name for a member of legislature in some countries. A member of the French National Assembly.

  5. The name for a member of legislature in some countries. A member of the French Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.

    historical

  6. The name for a member of legislature in some countries. A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.

    Ireland · capitalized · often
    Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil.
    At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.

  7. 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.

    US
    The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.
    Deputy Jones was promoted to corporal today.
Where this word comes from

From French député, from Late Latin dēputātus (“appointed”).

verb/ˈdɛpjəti/Received-Pronunciation/ˈdɛpjəti/Canada, General-American[ˈdɛpjəɾi]Canada, General-American[ˈdɛpəti]Canada, General-American

  1. to deputise

    informal · nonstandard
Where this word comes from

From French député, from Late Latin dēputātus (“appointed”).

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