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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 sher…

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  1. n. 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.
  2. n. A member of the Chamber of Deputies.
  3. n. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
  4. n. an assistant with power to act when their superior is absent
  5. n. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
  6. n. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
  7. n:100 n. someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies n. an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent n. a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) n. a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others