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/dɛpˈtuːʃɛrɪf/ · deputy · sher·iff
noun
- A law enforcement officer who assists and represents a sheriff in their duties. The deputy sheriff helped the sheriff with crowd control at the music festival.
- A person who acts as a substitute or deputy for a sheriff, often in their absence or when they are unable to perform their duties. The deputy sheriff took over the sheriff's duties while they were on vacation.
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Did you know? The term 'deputy sheriff' has been used in various forms of media, including films and television shows, to depict law enforcement officers who assist and represent a sheriff in their duties.