Deputy vs. Undersheriff

Deputy vs. Undersheriff — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Deputy and Undersheriff

Deputynoun

One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office

the deputy of a princeThe deputy sheriff was promoted after his senior retiredAs the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff.

Undersheriffnoun

In certain jurisdictions, a deputy sheriff; second in command to a sheriff.

Deputynoun

A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.

Deputynoun

(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif

Deputynoun

(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)

Eamon Ryan is a deputy in the Dáil.At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.

Deputyverb

to deputise

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Deputynoun

someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies

Deputynoun

an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

Deputynoun

a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in France)

Deputynoun

a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others