deputy

noun, often attributive

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dep·u·ty | \ ˈde-pyə-tē

plural deputies

Definition of deputy

1a : 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

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the club president sent a deputy to the conference to vote on our behalf a deputy supervisor to help out with routine tasks

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