Meaning & Definition of Deputy in English
English⟶
Deputy
/dɛpjəti/
noun
1. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
synonym:
- deputy,
- deputy sheriff
2. An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
synonym:
- deputy,
- lieutenant
3. A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in france)
synonym:
- deputy
4. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
synonym:
- deputy,
- surrogate
Examples of using
He will be my deputy while I am away.
He will be my deputy while I am away.