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deputy

noun (deputies)

«deputy» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. A deputy is a person who acts for another and takes their place when needed. tree →
  2. A deputy is the second in command, the one just below the leader. tree →

In the lessons

in tales, the helper or messenger sent by a queen or ruler to do the work for her.

Examples

  • The queen's deputy brought the news. tree →
  • Our teacher's deputy took the class today. tree →
  • The captain was away, so the deputy was in charge. tree →

Note

nothing for maths

In Jewish tradition

in tales, the helper or messenger sent by a queen or ruler to do the work for her.

Examples

  • And there was no king in Edom: a deputy was king. (Prophets 1KI.22.48, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Prepare against her the nations, the kings of the Medes, the governors thereof, and all the deputies thereof, and all the land of his dominion. (Prophets JER.51.28, JPS 1917) tree →
  • And with thee will I shatter the shepherd and his flock, and with thee will I shatter the husbandman and his yoke of oxen, and with thee will I shatter governors and deputies. (Prophets JER.51.23, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

nothing for maths

On Mova

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