deputy 2
noundomain: person
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Synonyms
- lieutenant 3
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Hypernym
assistant 1
noun
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
EnglishDerivationally related form
deputize 2
verb
appoint as a substitute
deputise 2
verb
appoint as a substitute
deputize 1
verb
act as a substitute
deputise 1
verb
act as a substitute
Hyponym
someone who relieves a commander
vicar-general 1
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
vice-regent 1
noun
a regent's deputy
