DeputyWordNet Explorer
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noun
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
Words in this synset: lieutenant
noun
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
noun
someone who relieves a commander
noun
(Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop
noun
a regent's deputy
noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
Words in this synset: deputy_sheriff
noun
an officer of the law
noun
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
Words in this synset: surrogate