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Synonyms for deputy
ˈdɛp yə tideputy

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  1. deputynoun

    Synonyms:
    delegate, agent, envoy, representative, legate, substitute

  2. deputynoun

    One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.

    Synonyms:
    envoy, representative, agent, substitute, delegate, legate

  3. deputynoun

    (in France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif

    Synonyms:
    legate, delegate, agent, substitute, envoy, representative

  4. deputynoun

    (Ireland) a member of Dáil ireann, or the title of a member of Dáil ireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)

    Synonyms:
    delegate, representative, legate, envoy, substitute, agent

English Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. deputy

    These words agree in designating one who acts in the place of some other or others. The legate is an ecclesiastical officer representing the Pope. In strict usage the deputy or delegate is more limited in functions and more closely bound by instructions than a representative. A single officer may have a deputy; many persons combine to choose a delegate or representative. In the United States informal assemblies send delegates to nominating conventions with no legislative authority; representatives are legally elected to Congress and the various legislatures, with lawmaking power.

    Synonyms:
    delegate, legate, proxy, representative, substitute

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms0.0 / 0 votes

  1. deputy

    Synonyms:
    vicegerent, lieutenant, representative, agent, commissioner, legate, envoy, delegate, proxy, substitute

    Antonyms:
    principal, master, chief, governor, sovereign, ruler, head

Princeton's WordNet0.0 / 0 votes

  1. deputy, deputy sheriffnoun

    someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

    Synonyms:
    lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate

  2. deputy, lieutenantnoun

    an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

    Synonyms:
    lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate, police lieutenant

  3. deputynoun

    a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

    Synonyms:
    lieutenant, deputy sheriff, surrogate

  4. deputy, surrogatenoun

    a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

    Synonyms:
    lieutenant, replacement, deputy sheriff, alternate, surrogate

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Dictionary of English Synonymes0.0 / 0 votes

  1. deputynoun

    Synonyms:
    delegate, representative, substitute, proxy, envoy, legate, agent, factor

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How to use deputy in a sentence?

  1. President Trump:

    It’s up to The Senate to make improvements if they’re to be made, everyone is excited and ready to go to work and take the time necessary to look at the bill. … No one’s going to be beating down their door. White House Deputy Chief of Staff Rick Dearborn told an ABC News podcast last week :.

  2. Texas Governor Greg Abbott:

    Texans across the state are uniting in support of Deputy Goforth and every law enforcement officer who puts their life on the line each day in order to keep Texas safe and strong.

  3. Bola Osundairo responded.Osundairo:

    Yes, so Deputy Special Prosecutor Sam Mendenhall could then post Ola Osundairo responded.Read on social media ?

  4. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta:

    I ask you all to join me in supporting my deputy and his co-accused as they also await their overdue vindication.

  5. Benjamin Crump:

    Claiming that this deputy discharged 10 shots to get himself out of harm's way is a clear attempt to justify the killing of these teens, this disturbing incident, which cost the lives of two Black teens, again documents the dangers of driving or even riding while Black -- since the deputy also shot into the backseat, killing a passenger.


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  • النائبArabic
  • представител, заместникBulgarian
  • stedfortræderDanish
  • Abgeordnete, Deputierte, Deputierter, Stellvertreter, Stellvertreterin, AbgeordneterGerman
  • adjunto, suplente, sustituto, diputado, representante, delegadoSpanish
  • varajäsen, edustaja, sijainenFinnish
  • député, suppléant, adjointFrench
  • fo-reiltaghManx
  • megbízott helyettesHungarian
  • պատգամավորArmenian
  • deputato, rappresentate, vice, delegatoItalian
  • 代理, 代理人, 代議士Japanese
  • მოადგილეGeorgian
  • kaitiriwā, tēputiMāori
  • adjudant, adjudanteDutch
  • deputado, representantePortuguese
  • adjunctRomanian
  • заместитель, заместительница, представительница, представитель, депутатRussian
  • biträdande, viceSwedish
  • துணைTamil
  • డిప్యూటీTelugu
  • รองThai
  • delege, milletvekiliTurkish

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