'deputy' in a sentence
Learn how to use 'deputy' with 4 example sentences.
- deputy noun
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: someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
: an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
: a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
: a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
He will be my deputy while I am away.
Dan is a retired deputy sheriff.
He attended the meeting as deputy president.
The deputies are beating inmates.