Synonyms for deputy
ˈdɛp yə tideputy

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1. deputynoun

   Synonyms:
   delegate, agent, envoy, representative, legate, substitute

2. deputynoun

   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.

   Synonyms:
   envoy, representative, agent, substitute, delegate, legate

3. deputynoun

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

   Synonyms:
   legate, delegate, agent, substitute, envoy, representative

4. deputynoun

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

   Synonyms:
   delegate, representative, legate, envoy, substitute, agent

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1. deputy

   These words agree in designating one who acts in the place of some other or others. The legate is an ecclesiastical officer representing the Pope. In strict usage the deputy or delegate is more limited in functions and more closely bound by instructions than a representative. A single officer may have a deputy; many persons combine to choose a delegate or representative. In the United States informal assemblies send delegates to nominating conventions with no legislative authority; representatives are legally elected to Congress and the various legislatures, with lawmaking power.

   Synonyms:
   delegate, legate, proxy, representative, substitute

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1. deputy

   Synonyms:
   vicegerent, lieutenant, representative, agent, commissioner, legate, envoy, delegate, proxy, substitute

   Antonyms:
   principal, master, chief, governor, sovereign, ruler, head

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1. deputy, deputy sheriffnoun

   someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

   Synonyms:
   lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate

2. deputy, lieutenantnoun

   an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

   Synonyms:
   lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate, police lieutenant

3. deputynoun

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

   Synonyms:
   lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate

4. deputy, surrogatenoun

   a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

   Synonyms:
   lieutenant, replacement, deputy sheriff, alternate, surrogate

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1. • Assistant
   • Legislator

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1. deputynoun

   Synonyms:
   delegate, representative, substitute, proxy, envoy, legate, agent, factor

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1. List of paraphrases for "deputy":

   vice, assistant, vice-, attached, associate, mp, herewith, under-, adjoint, vice-president, adjunct, deputies, alternate, annexed, veep, vice-chairman, enclosed, aide, administrators, under-secretary-general, undersecretary, assistants, rep., vice-minister, wakil, attorney, mps

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1. Muscogee County Sheriff:

   Deputy Countryman Jr.’s heroic efforts have made Atlanta news and we could not be more proud, we are so thankful that these two children were saved and that Deputy Countryman Jr. was close by. His quick-thinking and ability to remain calm under pressure is to be commended. Job well done!

2. Jens David Ohlin:

   I think it in one sense it is bad news for Trump and it is good news for people who want a robust investigation because Mueller is definitely a straight shooter and he has a good reputation as an FBI director, it means that the investigation goes on. It is not going to be stopped and it also means that the Deputy Attorney General doesn't want to do Trump's bidding on this.

3. Nathan Hochman:

   As one of the attorneys representing the Los Angeles Deputy District Attorneys in this lawsuit against LA DA George Gascon, I’m flattered that he felt the need to hire the most expensive law firm in the country to fight us, as a citizen of LA, I’m disgusted that he would waste so much of our money fighting tooth-and-nail against putting dangerous criminals in jail.

4. Inan Demir:

   For the cabinet appointments in the past several years, the most important issue has been the presence of the current deputy prime minister, Mehmet Simsek.

5. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez:

   Deputy Dhaliwal wore the turban, Deputy Dhaliwal represented Deputy Dhaliwal community with integrity, respect and pride and Deputy Dhaliwal was respected by all.