What does deputy mean?
Deputy means One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office..
Deputy
/ˈdɛpjəti/ · noun
Meaning
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office..
Definitions by Sense
- One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
- (mining, historical) A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
- (government) The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
- (US, law enforcement) a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.
- (informal, nonstandard) to deputise
Example Sentences
the deputy of a prince
The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.
As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.
The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.
The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.
Deputy Jones was promoted to corporal today.
Synonyms for deputy
Antonyms for deputy
Related Words
Word Forms
- deputies
- deputee
- deputying
- deputied
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for deputy?
Common synonyms include substitute, representative, legate, delegate.
What is the opposite of deputy?
Possible antonyms include client, principal.
How do you use deputy in a sentence?
the deputy of a prince
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