DEPUTY

• (noun) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

  synonyms : lieutenant

• (noun) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

  synonyms : deputy sheriff

• (noun) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

  synonyms : surrogate

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

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