deputy

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.

   the deputy of a prince

2. 2
   noun

   The name for a member of legislature in some countries.

   The State Duma comprises 450 deputies.

3. 3
   noun

   a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.

   The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.

4. 4
   noun

   an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

5. 5
   noun

   someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

6. 6
   noun

   a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

7. 7
   noun

   a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

8. 8
   noun

   A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.

Etymology

From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”).