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1. deputy
noun. ['ˈdɛpjəti, ˈdɛpjuːti'] someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.
Synonyms
- deputy sheriff
- peace officer
- law officer
Antonyms
- bad person
- dominant
- special agent
- general agent
Etymology
- député (French)
- deputatus (Latin)
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Rhymes with Deputy
- ability
- abnormality
- absurdity
- acceptability
- accessibility
- accountability
- accountability
- acidity
- activity
- activity
- actuality
- acuity
- adaptability
- admiralty
- admissibility
- adversity
- adversity
- advisability
- affinity
- affinity
How do you pronounce deputy?
Pronounce deputy as ˈdɛpjəti.
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Sentences with deputy
1. Noun, singular or mass
It must be acknowledged by a deputy or notarized before coming to the office.
2. deputy
noun. ['ˈdɛpjəti, ˈdɛpjuːti'] an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
Synonyms
- second-in-command
- lieutenant
- supporter
- helper
- assistant
- vice-regent
- vicar-general
Antonyms
- inactivity
- disservice
- worsen
- act
Etymology
- député (French)
- deputatus (Latin)
3. deputy
noun. ['ˈdɛpjəti, ˈdɛpjuːti'] a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).
Etymology
- député (French)
- deputatus (Latin)
4. deputy
noun. ['ˈdɛpjəti, ˈdɛpjuːti'] a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.
Synonyms
- vicegerent
- surrogate
Etymology
- député (French)
- deputatus (Latin)