Dictionary Entry
deputy
deputy is a 6-letter English word with 6 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 13 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
6 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 13 · 6 senses
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- 1noun
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
- 2noun
A member of the Chamber of Deputies.
- 3noun
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
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- 4noun
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- 5noun
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others
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- 6noun
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)
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