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Deputy Definition & Meaning

deputy
noun
  1. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
  2. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
  3. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
  4. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

"Deputy" in song lyrics

See how deputy is used in real songs:

  • "Cuz some of them fools be tryna playin deputy"
    AllFrumThaI — County Jail
  • "Shoot the sheriff then the deputy"
    Binary Star f/ J.U.I.C.E. — The KGB
  • "Pen and pad, no love from the deputy"
    C-Bo f/ Pizzo — Ghetto Flight

Usage tips for "deputy"

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Frequently asked questions

What does deputy mean?
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
What part of speech is deputy?
Deputy is a noun.
How many definitions does deputy have?
Deputy has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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