1. plural of deputy; people appointed to act as substitutes or representatives for others in authority
2. law enforcement officers who work under a sheriff
Usage: law enforcement

Examples

• The sheriff assigned three deputies to patrol the county fair.
• Several deputies were sent to represent their countries at the international conference.
• The mayor appointed deputies to handle different aspects of city planning.
• Two deputies arrived at the scene within minutes of the emergency call.
• The union elected deputies to negotiate with management on behalf of the workers.
• Deputies from various departments attended the budget meeting.
• The deputies worked closely with the sheriff to maintain order in the town.