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English noun: deputy | |||
| 1. | deputy (person) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | ||
| Synonyms | deputy sheriff | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | law officer, lawman, peace officer | ||
| 2. | deputy (person) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | ||
| Synonyms | lieutenant | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | assistant, help, helper, supporter | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | second-in-command, vicar-general, vice-regent | ||
| 3. | deputy (person) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | legislator | ||
| Domain region | France, French Republic | ||
| 4. | deputy (person) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | ||
| Synonyms | surrogate | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | vicegerent | ||
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