concept   deputy
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, a deputy is an appointed individual with specific government responsibilities and authority.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 deputy United States Commonly used to refer to the second-in-command to an elected official, such as a deputy mayor or deputy prime minister. 1
2 deputy United States A deputy is a person appointed to act on behalf of another, such as a deputy sheriff or deputy prime minister. 1
3 deputy United States A deputy is a specific role in government, such as a deputy sheriff or deputy prime minister, with specific responsibilities and authority. 1