| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | - |