Main Entry:

dep·u·ty

Pronunciation:

\ˈde-pyə-tē\

Function:

noun

Inflected Form(s):

plural dep·u·ties

Usage:

often attributive

Etymology:

Middle English, from Anglo-French deputé, past participle of deputer

Date:

15th century

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 absent2: a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies