Deputy
Deputy
Deputy (/ˈdɛpjʊti/), from the French word député, meaning a person appointed or elected to represent others, particularly in a political context.
Etymology
The term deputy originates from the 15th century Middle English depute, derived from the Old French deputer, which means to appoint or assign. It is used to denote a person who is appointed or elected to act on behalf of others.
Definition
A deputy is a person who is appointed or elected to represent others, particularly in a political context. This can include roles such as a deputy sheriff in law enforcement, a deputy headmaster in education, or a deputy representative in a legislative assembly.
Related Terms
- Deputy Headmaster: A person who acts in the absence of the headmaster in an educational institution.
- Deputy Sheriff: A law enforcement officer in a sheriff's department who performs duties for the sheriff.
- Deputy Representative: A person who represents a constituency in a legislative assembly in the absence of the primary representative.
- Deputy Director: A person who assists the director of an organization and can act in their stead.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ˈdɛpjʊti/
- US: /ˈdɛpjəti/
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deputy
- Wikipedia's article - Deputy
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