Definition of deputy
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1a : a person appointed as a substitute with power to actb : 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
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Examples of deputy in a sentence
the club president sent a deputy to the conference to vote on our behalf
a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks
Origin and Etymology of deputy
Middle English, from Anglo-French deputé, past participle of deputer
First Known Use: 15th century
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: a person who officially acts for or in place of another
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deputies
1 : a person appointed as a substitute with power to act
2 : a second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent; specifically : deputy sheriff
Origin and Etymology of deputy
Middle French deputé person appointed to exercise authority, from past participle of deputer to appoint, depute
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