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The correct spelling is deputy.
How to pronounce deputy
/ˈdɛpjəti/
nounIPA: /ˈdɛpjəti/
Say it like: Dep-utee
The correct spelling is deputy. One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office For example: "As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."
Usage Examples
“As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.”
“At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.”
“The sheriff's deputies took the suspect into custody.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
- 2.A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
- 3.(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
- 4.(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
- 5.(United States): a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency
verb
- 1.To deputise
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