"deputy" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies (synset 110025210)
is a type of: law officer, lawman, peace officer - an officer of the law

same as: deputy sheriff
An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent (synset 110024942)
is a type of: assistant, help, helper, supporter - a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
subtypes:
- second-in-command - someone who relieves a commander
- vicar-general - (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
- vice-regent - a regent's deputy
same as: lieutenant
A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) (synset 110025596)
domain region: france, french republic - a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

is a type of: legislator - someone who makes or enacts laws
A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others (synset 110025383)
is a type of: agent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations

subtypes: vicegerent - someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy

same as: surrogate