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Lieutenant
01
a mid-ranking officer in the armed forces, responsible for commanding troops and assisting superior officers
Examples
She was promoted to lieutenant after demonstrating exceptional leadership skills in combat.
02
a police officer of middle rank, below captain
Examples
The lieutenant arrived at the scene.
03
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
04
an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
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