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Meaning of Deputy
The primary meaning of the word "Deputy" is a person appointed or authorized to act for someone else.
Definitions
- A person appointed or authorized to act for someone else, typically in a subordinate position.
- A person appointed to exercise the powers of an officer or official, typically when the officer is absent.
- A representative of a government or organization, especially one who is elected or appointed to a position of authority.
Etymology of Deputy
The word "Deputy" originates from the Old French word "deputé", which is derived from the Latin word "deputare", meaning "to appoint" or "to assign".
Historically, the term "Deputy" referred to a person appointed to act on behalf of a superior, such as a deputy sheriff or a deputy governor.
Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings, including a subordinate officer or a representative of a government or organization.
Example Uses
- The deputy mayor will preside over the meeting in the mayor's absence.
- She was appointed as a deputy to the ambassador, responsible for handling diplomatic relations.
- The deputy sheriff was tasked with maintaining law and order in the rural area.