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deputy
[dep-yuh-tee]
noun
plural
deputiesa person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for another or others.
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
/ ˈdɛpjʊtɪ /
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
- deputyship noun
- subdeputy noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of deputy1
Example Sentences
“The bottom line remains that this administration’s attempt to weaponize Public Service Loan Forgiveness is illegal,” said Persis Yu, the deputy executive director of Protect Borrowers, an advocacy group that works on student-loan issues.
The Metropolitan Police are investigating reports a man racially abused Green Party deputy leader Mothin Ali and told him he should be "deported".
"Raw milk may contain food poisoning bacteria, so there are extra checks and hygiene standards for raw drinking milk producers," says FSA deputy director of policy Natasha Smith.
At the same time, Matteo Salvini, head of the far-right League party who as deputy prime minister and transport minister has championed the bridge, said the ruling appeared to be a "political choice".
Those summer wins were a breakout for Leinster wing O'Brien, who scored four tries over the two games, and Ireland fans will hope the 27-year-old proves an able deputy for Hansen.
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