Defenition of the word deputy
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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
Synonyms for the word deputy
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- delegate
- deputy sheriff
- lieutenant
- proxy
- representative
- surrogate
Similar words in the deputy
Hyponyms for the word deputy
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- second-in-command
- vicar-general
- vice-regent
- vicegerent
Hypernyms for the word deputy
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- agent
- assistant
- help
- helper
- law officer
- lawman
- legislator
- peace officer
- supporter
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