deputy

//ˈdɛpjəti//
B2Frequency Level 7Formal
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Noun

deputySingular
deputiesPlural
1

A person appointed or elected to act as a substitute for another and exercise their authority in their absence

She was appointed as deputy to the director while he was on leave.

2

A law enforcement officer ranking below a sheriff, especially in the United States

The deputy arrested the suspect at the county border.

3

A member of a legislative assembly in certain countries, such as France or Spain

She was elected as a deputy to the French National Assembly.