Defenition of the word deputy

Defenition of the word deputy
- A member of the DГЎil Г‰ireann, or the title of a member of DГЎil Г‰ireann.
- Someone appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or on his behalf.
- A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
- a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
- someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
- acting as substitute for another
- a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others