deputyship
|dep-u-ty-ship|
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/ˈdɛpjətiˌʃɪp/
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/ˈdɛpjʊtiˌʃɪp/
role of a deputy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'deputyship' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'deputie,' where 'deputare' meant 'to assign or appoint.'
Historical Evolution
'deputie' transformed into the modern English word 'deputy,' and eventually the term 'deputyship' was formed to denote the office or position of a deputy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of appointing a deputy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the position or office of a deputy.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the position or office of a deputy.
He was appointed to the deputyship of the organization.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 11:08