Deputy

/dˈɛpjuːti/

/ˈdɛpjəti/, /ˈdɛpjuti/

Deputy

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

synonyms : lieutenant

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

synonyms : surrogate

a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

Examples

1. The deputy CEO told the secretary to leave the phone off the hook.

2. DEPUTIES USE AT 176th STREET.

3. DEPUTIES USE A PIT MANEUVER AT 176th STREET.

4. ON THE MORNING OF APRIL 21st, DEPUTIES PACKED INTO THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK, SHOUTING COMMANDS.