deputy

noun, dep·u·ty often attributive \ˈde-pyə-tē\

: an important assistant who helps the person who the leader of a government, organization, etc.

: a member of Parliament in some countries

plural dep·u·ties

Full Definition of DEPUTY

a : a person appointed as a substitute with power to act

b : a second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent

: a member of the lower house of some legislative assemblies

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Middle English, from Anglo-French deputé, past participle of deputer

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: assignee, attorney, commissary, delegate, agent, envoy, factor, minister, procurator, proxy, rep, representative

DEPUTY Defined for Kids

noun dep·u·ty \ˈde-pyə-tē\

plural dep·u·ties

: a person who officially acts for or in place of another

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