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Lieutenant

lɛfˈtɛnənt

Lieutenant definitions
noun
lieutenant lieutenants
  1. a deputy or substitute acting for a superior

    "one of the Prime Minister's most trusted lieutenants"

    deputy second in command right-hand man/woman number two assistant aide wingman henchman henchwoman subordinate
    • a rank of officer in the British army, above second lieutenant and below captain
    • a rank of officer in the navy, above sub lieutenant and below lieutenant commander
    • (in the US) a police officer next in rank below captain