deputy

US /ˈdep.jə.t̬i/
UK /ˈdep.jə.t̬i/
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Stellvertreter, Deputierter

a person appointed to act as a substitute for another

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The sheriff's deputy arrived at the scene.
Der Stellvertreter des Sheriffs traf am Tatort ein.
She was appointed as the deputy director.
Sie wurde zur stellvertretenden Direktorin ernannt.