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    dep·u·ty
    [ˈdepyədē]
    noun
    deputy (noun) · deputies (plural noun)
    1. a person whose immediate superior is a senior figure within an organization and who is empowered to act as a substitute for this superior:
      "his deputy has been largely running the business for the past year" · "the deputy prime minister"
      • a parliamentary representative in certain countries:
        "the deputies are chosen by the people for three years"
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    late Middle English: from Old French depute, from late Latin deputatus, past participle of deputare (see depute).
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    noun
    1. a person whose immediate superior is a senior figure within an organization and who is empowered to act as a substitute for this superior:
      second in command
      second
      number two
      subordinate
      junior
      auxiliary
      adjutant
      lieutenant
      subaltern
      assistant
      personal assistant
      PA
      aide
      helper
      right-hand man
      henchman
      underling
      substitute
      stand-in
      fill-in
      relief
      understudy
      supply
      representative
      surrogate
      proxy
      delegate
      agent
      spokesperson
      ambassador
      legate
      depute
      locum tenens
      vice
      sidekick
      locum
      temp
      acting
      reserve
      caretaker
      temporary
      short-term
      provisional
      stopgap
      ad interim
      second-string
      pinch-hitting
      man/girl Friday
      pro tempore
      expediential
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      What is a deputy a police officer?
      A deputy is a police officer. Robyn asked the deputy on duty if she could speak with Sheriff Adkins. A deputy is a person appointed to act on another person's behalf. His brother was acting as his deputy in America. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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      What does deputy mean in English?
      From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”). deputy (plural deputies) 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 sheriff was promoted after his senior retired. As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.

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      What is the difference between a deputy and a sheriff?
      When a deputy is in charge, she has the same powers and authority as the sheriff. You can use the noun deputy for anyone who is singled out to step in for another person. A deputy leader of a government fills in when the president or prime minister is ill, and a magazine's deputy editor is qualified to edit an issue when the editor isn't available.

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      What is the difference between a deputy and a president?
      In some legislatures, the elected members are called deputies. The president appealed to deputies to approve the plan quickly. A deputy is a police officer. Robyn asked the deputy on duty if she could speak with Sheriff Adkins. A deputy is a person appointed to act on another person's behalf. His brother was acting as his deputy in America.

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      What does a deputy do?
      A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there. ...France's minister for culture and his deputy. ...the academy's deputy director, Vladimir Kudryatsev.

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      What is a deputy in law?
      1. A person appointed or empowered to act for another. 2. An assistant exercising full authority in the absence of his or her superior and equal authority in emergencies: a deputy to the sheriff. 3. A representative in a legislative body in certain countries.

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