deputies

UK
/ˈdɛpjʊtiz/
US
/ˈdɛpjʊtiz/

Translations

deputynoun

deputies

pl

deputies
pl
UK
/ˈdɛpjʊti/
US
/ˈdɛpjʊti/
adjointSubordonné direct d’un supérieur ; usage fréquent pour un second hiérarchique.
The sheriff's deputy was responsible for maintaining order in the town.
L’adjoint du shérif était chargé de maintenir l’ordre dans la ville.
députéMembre d’une assemblée législative.
The deputy presented the new bill to the parliament for consideration.
Le député a présenté le nouveau projet de loi au parlement pour examen.
suppléantPersonne désignée pour remplacer quelqu’un et agir à sa place.
The deputy took over the meeting when the manager was unavailable.
Le suppléant a pris la réunion en charge lorsque le directeur était indisponible.

Definitions

deputynoun
A person appointed as a substitute with the power to act.
The deputy took over the meeting when the manager was unavailable.
A second in command or assistant who usually takes charge when his or her superior is absent.
The sheriff's deputy was responsible for maintaining order in the town.
A member of a legislative body, especially in certain countries.
The deputy presented the new bill to the parliament for consideration.