noun🔗ShareOne appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office"As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."politicsgovernmentlawstatepositionjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners."Before the miners entered the newly excavated tunnel, the deputies checked for dangerous gas levels and reinforced the supports to ensure a safe working environment. "jobindustrytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif""In 19th-century France, the deputies debated new laws in the Chamber of Deputies." "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)""The Deputies voted on the new law in the Dáil Éireann." "politicsgovernmentstateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(United States): a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency"The deputies arrived at the scene of the car accident to help. "policegovernmentlawjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading