deputy
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dep·u·ty

noun, often attributive \ˈde-pyə-tē\
plural dep·u·ties

Definition of DEPUTY

1
a : a person appointed as a substitute with power to act
b : a second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent
2
: a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies

Examples of DEPUTY

  1. <the club president sent a deputy to the conference to vote on our behalf>
  2. <a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks>

Origin of DEPUTY

Middle English, from Anglo-French deputé, past participle of deputer
First Known Use: 15th century

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