deputy

adj : acting as substitute for another [syn: {deputy(a)}, {proxy(a)}]

n 1: someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in

emergencies [syn: {deputy sheriff}]

2: an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent

[syn: {lieutenant}]

3: a member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly

(such as in France)

4: a person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others

[syn: {surrogate}]