Definitions
an assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
Word origin
From French député, from Late Latin deputatus (“appointed”).
Used in a sentence
“the deputy of a prince”
“The deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retired.”
“As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Second in command”6 letters
02“Surrogate”6 letters
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