meaning of deputy
1. One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
2. A member of the Chamber of Deputies.
3. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Related Words
deputy | deputy sheriff |
