Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deputies

Noun

/ˈdɛp.ju.tiz/

Definition

Individuals appointed to assist a higher authority or to act on behalf of another person, typically in governance or law enforcement.

Examples

The sheriff appointed several deputies to help manage the county’s law enforcement.
In a meeting, the manager asked his deputies to report on their departments’ performance.
The deputies took an oath to uphold the law and serve the community.

Meaning

Deputies are people who have been given the authority to perform certain duties or responsibilities on behalf of someone else, often to help in decision-making or execution of tasks.