concept   deputy
culture   United Kingdom
statement   In the United Kingdom, a deputy is a person with specific responsibilities and authority appointed to act on behalf of another.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 deputy United Kingdom 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 Kingdom 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 Kingdom A deputy is a specific role in government, such as a deputy sheriff or deputy prime minister, with specific responsibilities and authority. 1