Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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deputy | Yes | No | No | No |
second-in-command | Yes | No | No | No |
deputy (noun) | second-in-command (noun) |
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an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent | someone who relieves a commander |
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | |
a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others | |
a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) |