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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
/ ˈɛʊɪ /
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 Word Forms
- u·ٲ· noun
- ܲ·u·ٲ noun plural subdeputies
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deputy1
Example Sentences
On Tuesday, the White House commented on Carney's win, with deputy press secretary Anna Kelly saying: "The election does not affect President Trump's plan to make Canada America's cherished 51st state."
The military said the deputy commander of the reconnaissance battalion was dismissed "due to his responsibilities as the field commander in this incident and for providing an incomplete and inaccurate report during the debrief".
"We have concluded that there is not a realistic prospect of conviction for any criminal offence and so there will not be a prosecution," Michael Quinn, deputy chief crown prosecutor, said.
Chapman – the committee's deputy convener – accused the court of "bigotry, prejudice and hatred" after it ruled a woman is defined by her biological sex under the Equality Act.
Pryor, who is also deputy leader of Leeds City Council, said of the incident in Headingley on Saturday: "I'm so pleased it wasn't worse than it was."
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