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deputy
noun
An assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
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ˈdɛpjəti
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noun
An assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
noun
Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
noun
A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
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