1. (noun)deputy, deputy sheriff someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies Synonyms: lieutenant, deputy, deputy sheriff, surrogate
2. (noun)deputy, lieutenant an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent Synonyms: lieutenant, deputy, deputy sheriff, surrogate, police lieutenant
3. (noun)deputy a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) Synonyms: lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate
4. (noun)deputy, surrogate a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others Synonyms: lieutenant, replacement, deputy, deputy sheriff, alternate, surrogate
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'deputy'
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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 Synonyms: delegate, deputy, legate, proxy, representative, substitute
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