definition of
deputy

[1] #1 deputy n. [deputy sheriff] someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies. wn

[2] #2 deputy n. [lieutenant] an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent. wn

[3] #3 deputy n. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France). wn

[4] #4 deputy n. [surrogate] a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others. wn