Deputy meaning

What does “deputy” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“deputy” is a noun with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.

deputy

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Synonymsdeputy sheriff
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Synonymslieutenant
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
Synonymssurrogate

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University