Deputy
/ˈdɛp.jʊ.ti/noun
A person appointed to assist or act on behalf of another.
Did you know?The word 'deputy' ultimately connects to the Latin 'deputare', meaning 'to assign', which hints at the mystical act of designating power and responsibility.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
deputare
“To assign, to set aside for a task, literally 'to cut off' from a larger whole.”
Old French
Old French
deputé
“Assigned or appointed; one who is given a role.”
Middle English
Middle English
deputee
“An appointed agent or representative.”
Modern English
English
deputy
“A person acting as a substitute or assistant in a position of authority.”
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