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Deputies

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

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noun

1
One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office
"As the deputy store manager, he is able to fire staff."
2
A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
3
(France): A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif
4
(Ireland): a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases)
"At today's meeting, Deputy Ryan will speak on local issues."

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assistantsnoun	A person who assists or helps someone else.
attachmentsnoun	A strong bonding with or fondness for someone or something.
backbenchersnoun	(politics) A Member of Parliament who does not have cabinet rank, and who therefore sits on one of the backbenches or in one of the back rows of the legislature.
bundestagnoun	The federal/state parliament of Germany.
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congressnoun	(often capitalized) A legislative body of a state, originally the bicameral legislature of the United States of America.
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councillorsnoun	In particular, a representative elected to a local authority, such as a city council: a city councillor.
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delegatesnoun	A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
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