DEPUTY

Deputy

A deputy is a legislator in many countries, particularly those with legislatures styled as a 'Chamber of Deputies' or 'National Assembly'.

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deputy

Noun

  1. 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.
  2. (in France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Legislatif
  3. (Ireland) a member of Dail Eireann, or the title of a member of Dail Eireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
    Eamon Ryan is a Deputy in the Dail.
    At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.


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