deputy's

Belonging to assistant

Deputy's is the possessive form of deputy—a person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially as a subordinate or second-in-command.

A sheriff's deputy enforces the law; a deputy director stands ready to assume leadership.

The deputy's badge gleamed on his chest.

I'll need the deputy's signature on this.

law enforcement

patrol

Regular surveillance route

dispatch · backup · investigation · suspect · warrant · precinct · uniform · sidearm · radio · beat

hierarchy

sheriff

County's chief officer

chain of command · supervisor · understudy · assistant · second-in-command · office · position · appointment · tenure · replacement

authority

badge

Worn symbol of membership

responsibilities · mandate · commission · credentials · oath · appointment · authorization · enforcement · arrest · lawful

political

minister

Religious leader or serve

constituency · portfolio · caucus · chamber · assembly · representative · delegate · appointment · speaker · committee

workplace

office

Professional work location

desk · records · files · paperwork · county · department · staff · colleagues · shift · schedule

Opposites
hierarchical rank

deputy'schief's

Belonging to the boss

principal's · boss's · leader's · head's · superior's

Phrases
Family

deputy

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G