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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.
The lieutenant coordinated the logistics for the battalion's deployment.
02
an officer in a police force
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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