Deputies
/ˈdɛpjətiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals appointed or elected to act on behalf of a superior in official or legal matters, often vested with certain powers of authority.
The sheriff deputized several deputies to assist in maintaining order.
Forms
- deputy
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Commentary
The term 'deputies' is primarily the plural of 'deputy'; definitions typically focus on the singular base form.
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