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deputy
UK /ˈdɛpjəti/ US /ˈdɛpjəti/
noun 5verb 1
Definitions
noun
1
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 of a prince
The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.
2
A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
3
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.
4
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
5
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
verb
1
to deputise
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