n. a person who acts or does business for another; someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
The deputy went to the rally for his boss. OR The deputy guarded the jail.
representative; assistant; agent; envoy; delegate
unauthorized person
3 syllables
dep-u-ty
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