deputy
noun
a person appointed or authorized to act as a substitute for another or others.
deputies
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pluralof deputy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For decades, deputies have formed cliques and subgroups at sheriff’s stations across L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Proposals for a free bus service in Guernsey will no longer be considered for next year's budget, deputies who suggested the move have said.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Luna remains further above the political fray, favoring plain-spoken assertions about his commitment to the rights and safety of county residents, deputies and inmates alike.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Now one of Kabila's deputies in the FRN, he claimed that Kabila and Tshisekedi had reached a political agreement before the final election results were announced.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
The two deputies began to snicker, then caught themselves.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
