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DEPUTY

Definition:

1. [noun] someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
   Synonyms: sheriff
   
   
2. [noun] an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
   Synonyms: lieutenant
   
   
3. [noun] a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
   
   
4. [noun] a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
   Synonyms: surrogate
   
   

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Related Words:

• second-in-command
• vicar-general
• vice-regent
• vicegerent

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