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Deputy
ˈdɛpjʊti
Deputy definitions
noun
deputies
deputy
- a person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior's absence
"his deputy has been largely running the business for the past year"
second in command second number two subordinate junior auxiliary adjutant lieutenant subaltern assistant personal assistant PA aide helper right-hand man henchman underling assistant- a parliamentary representative in certain countries
"the deputies are chosen by the people for three years"
- a coal mine official responsible for safety