1. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
   - deputy sheriff 
2. An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
   - lieutenant 
3. A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) 
4. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
   - surrogate

Derived forms: deputies

See also: deputise [Brit]

Type of: agent, assistant, help, helper, law officer, lawman, legislator, peace officer, supporter

Encyclopedia: Deputy Deputy, Indiana

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