a law enforcement officer who works for the county sheriff's office; a deputy sheriff or sheriff's deputy; the entry level rank in such an agency.
A member of the Chamber of Deputies, formerly called Corps Législatif.
One appointed as the substitute of others, and empowered to act for them, in their name or their behalf; a substitute in office.
a member of Dáil Éireann, or the title of a member of Dáil Éireann. (Normally capitalised in both cases).
A person employed to install and remove props, brattices, etc. and to clear gas, for the safety of the miners.
to deputise
An officer holding rank by virtue of a warrant rather than a commission.
An officer assigned to execute warrants and other writs.