deputy
12 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #3,175
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/dˈɛpjʌtiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural deputies
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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