| Noun | 1. | deputy - someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies | |
| 2. | deputy - an assistant with power to act when his superior is absentassistant, helper, supporter, help - 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" vicar-general - (Roman Catholic Church) an administrative deputy who assists a bishop | |
| 3. | deputy - a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France) | |
| 4. | deputy - a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of othersagent - a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations vicegerent - someone appointed by a ruler as an administrative deputy | |