Definition of deputy Deputy

/dɛˈpjʌti/ - [depyutee] - dep•u•ty

We found 14 definitions of deputy from 6 different sources.

What does deputy mean?

Noun Plural: deputies
deputy - an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
		lieutenant
		assistant, helper, help, supporter a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
		second-in-command someone who relieves a commander
		vicar-general (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
deputy - a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
		surrogate
		agent an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect; "their research uncovered new disease agents"
deputy - someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
		deputy sheriff
		law officer, lawman, peace officer an officer of the law
deputy - a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
		legislator someone who makes or enacts laws

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deputy (Noun)
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or on behalf his behalf ; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
deputy (Noun)
In France: A member of the Chamber of Deputies , formerly called Corps Législatif .
deputy (Noun)
Ireland a member of Dáil Éireann , or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.

deputy (n.)
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
deputy (n.)
A member of the Chamber of Deputies.

deputy
A member of the Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann.
deputy
Someone appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or on his behalf.
deputy
A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.

deputy
An officer appointed to assist the court upon some general courts-martial for the trial of officers, seamen, and marines, accused of a breach of the articles of war.