deputy
//ˈdɛpjəti//
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.