Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun deputy

4 senses of deputy

Sense 1
deputy, deputy sheriff -- (someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies)
       => lawman, law officer, peace officer -- (an officer of the law)

Sense 2
deputy, lieutenant -- (an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent)
       => assistant, helper, help, supporter -- (a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose; "my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work")

Sense 3
deputy -- (a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France))
       => legislator -- (someone who makes or enacts laws)

Sense 4
deputy, surrogate -- (a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others)
       => agent -- (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)