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   deputy

   /ˈdɛpjʊti/

   noun

   • 1. a person who is appointed to undertake the duties of a superior in the superior's absence: "his deputy has been largely running the business for the past year"
   • ▪ a parliamentary representative in certain countries: "the deputies are chosen by the people for three years"
   • ▪ a coal mine official responsible for safety.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French depute, from late Latin deputatus, past participle of deputare (see depute).

   Derivatives

   • 1. deputyship noun

   Scrabble Points: 12

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