Associations to the word «Deputy»

Wiktionary

DEPUTY, noun. 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.
DEPUTY, noun. (in France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
DEPUTY, noun. (Ireland) a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
DEPUTY HEAD, noun. (education) The deputy to a headteacher

Dictionary definition

DEPUTY, noun. Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies.
DEPUTY, noun. An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent.
DEPUTY, noun. A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France).
DEPUTY, noun. A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others.

Wise words

Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.
Martin Luther King Jr.