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Deputy

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Definition

A deputy is a person appointed or elected to act as a substitute for another person, especially a person in authority like a sheriff or police officer.

Synonyms & similar words

surrogate lieutenant deputysheriff substitute alternate proxy agent representative stand-in backup assistant delegation envoy lieutenant second-in-command subordinate underling adjutant aid helper supporter vice

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