1. (

• deputy ,
• deputy_sheriff

) someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies ;

2. (

• deputy ,
• lieutenant ,

) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent ;

3. (

• deputy ,

) a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) ;

4. (

• deputy ,
• surrogate

) a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others ;