deputy

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noun

1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies (Freq. 9)
• Syn:
deputy sheriff
• Derivationally related forms:
deputise
• Hypernyms:
lawman, law officer, peace officer
2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
lieutenant
• Derivationally related forms:
lieutenancy (for: lieutenant), deputize, deputise
• Hypernyms:
assistant, helper, help, supporter
• Hyponyms:
second-in-command, vicar-general, vice-regent
3. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
• Regions:
France, French Republic
• Hypernyms:
legislator
4. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
• Syn:
surrogate
• Derivationally related forms:
deputize, deputise
• Hypernyms:
agent
• Hyponyms:
vicegerent

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms:
  surrogate, lieutenant, deputy sheriff