Deputy — synonyms, definition

1. deputy (a)

acting alternate pro tem surrogate temporary

2. deputy (Noun)

administrator agent alternate ambassador attorney broker bureaucrat chief commissioner constable cop delegate deputy sheriff double emissary envoy equivalent fill-in intermediary lieutenant • • •

deputy (Noun) — Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.

deputy (Noun) — An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.

deputy (Noun) — A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).

deputy (Noun) — A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.

agent aid assistant help helper law officer lawman legislator peace officer supporter second-in-command vicar-general vice-regent vicegerent