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noun (deput, ies)
- One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc.
- (in France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
- (Ireland) a member of Dí¡il í�ireann, or the title of a member of Dí¡il í�ireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
- Eamon Ryan is a Deputy in the Dí¡il.
- At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues.
Etymology: député, from deputatus (appointed).
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