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deputy
noun
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Word History
Middle English, from Anglo-French deputé, past participle of deputer
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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“Deputy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deputy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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deputy
nounLegal Definition
deputy
nounMiddle French deputé person appointed to exercise authority, from past participle of deputer to appoint, depute
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