deputy

noun

assistant or second-in-command
name for legislator in many countries
in the period of noble democracy, an elected representative of the nobility and clergy to the legislative and judicial authorities

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛpjəti/ / [ˈdɛpjəɾi] / [ˈdɛpəti]

Etymology: From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”).

One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
“the deputy of a prince”
“The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.”
A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
“The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.”
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
The name for a member of legislature in some countries.
“Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil.”
“At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.”
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.
“The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.”
“Deputy Jones was promoted to corporal today.”

Etymology: From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”).