Deputy

Word DEPUTY
Character 6
Hyphenation dep u ty
Pronunciations /ˈdɛpjəti/

Definitions and meanings of "Deputy"

What do we mean by deputy?

A person appointed or empowered to act for another. noun

An assistant exercising full authority in the absence of his or her superior and equal authority in emergencies. noun

A representative in a legislative body in certain countries. noun

A person appointed or elected to act for another or others; one who exercises an office in another's right; a lieutenant or substitute. noun

Specifically noun

One deputed to represent a body of electors; one elected to the office of representative: as, the deputies to the French Chamber of Deputies. noun

In law, one who by authority exercises another's office or some function thereof, in the name or place of the principal, but has no interest in the office. noun

Serving as a deputy; deputed: as, a deputy sheriff.

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 noun

A member of the Chamber of Deputies. noun

One of the two branches of the French legislative assembly; -- formerly called Corps Législatif. Its members, called deputies, are elected by the people voting in districts. noun

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. noun

: A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif noun

A member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases) noun

A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) noun

A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others noun

An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent noun

Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies noun

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

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

(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif

(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)

(United States): 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

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The word "deputy" in example sentences

III. i.266 (77,2) [the corrupt deputy scaled] _To scale the deputy_ may ❋ Samuel Johnson (1746)

The commander of army group aviation is subordinate to the army group commander, but has the title deputy army group commander for aviation. 8 His CP is normally within 10 to 15 km of the army group's main CP to ensure a close relationship. ❋ United States Army (1998)

Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, the government's top economic policy maker, who also holds the title of deputy prime minister, said: The crisis in Europe is getting deeper and we are watching with concern. ❋ Joe Parkinson (2011)

Bill Rumpf her long-time deputy, is Acting Director and a good candidate for the job. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Ironically, the new deputy is a member of the Ethics Council of the House. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Sinn Féin deputy first minister attacks 'conflict junkies' during first visit to Tory conference ❋ Henry McDonald (2010)

CINCINNATI His lawyer says a former Ohio sheriff's deputy is "very remorseful" about faking going off to war. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I am like Barney Fife, the incompetent sheriff's deputy from the old "Andy Griffith Show," who was allowed to carry only one bullet, so as to minimize potential damage to life and limb. ❋ Gene Weingarten (2010)

School officials expelled him for possession and use of a weapon, and they called a deputy sheriff to the scene, said Mikel and his father, Andrew Mikel Sr. ❋ Kevin Sieff (2011)

Mr. Liu promoted Ricardo Elias Morales , another deputy comptroller, to replace Mr. Eve, and he tapped Valerie Budzik to the title of deputy comptroller/general counsel to fill Mr. Morales's slot. ❋ Michael Howard Saul (2012)

Lewis was referring to the deputy director of operations. ❋ Vince Flynn (2010)

The correct path to follow, according to the First Minister and his deputy, is to await the results of the two investigations into Peter Hain´s behaviour. ❋ Unknown (2008)

An aide to Reagan dating back to his gubernatorial days, Deaver held the title of deputy chief of staff, but his true talent was stagecraft: putting Reagan in visual settings that would capture the public imagination and emphasize the grand stature of the presidency. ❋ ROMESH RATNESAR (2009)

During their negotiations, Chiang had offered Chang the title of deputy commander in chief of the National Revolutionary Army, which the Young Marshal accepted, raising the Nationalist flag over his headquarters in Mukden. ❋ Hannah Pakula (2009)

Since Obama has made an issue of the sleazy tactics used to out former CIA agent Valerie Plame, did you tell him before you endorsed him that it was your long term deputy that was the leak? ❋ Unknown (2008)

I called the deputy district attorney, introduced myself, had a nice chat with him, and faxed him a copy of the letter. ❋ Dunne, Dominick (2007)

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