#1 deputy n. [deputy sheriff] someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies. wn
#2 deputy n. [lieutenant] an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent. wn
#3 deputy n. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France). wn
#4 deputy n. [surrogate] a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others. wn
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