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 absent
2 : a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies