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Meanings of second-in-command in English

Title denoting that the holder of the title is the second-highest authority within a certain organisation.

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Military position.

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Examples for "deputy"
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No need to talk to your average Government deputy about serious consequences.
The Irish Times
2
There's also R2 million per year that goes towards each former deputy.
The South African
3
The deputy chief said authorities now believe those were the only victims.
The Irish Times
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The deputy human rights minister has also resigned, a government source said.
Reuters
5
However, his government coalition remains intact, led by his former deputy Pellegrini.
Reuters
Usage of second-in-command in English
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As Grandma's second-in-command, she had to talk some sense into these animals.
The accidental demon slayer
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I do not think I shall regret choosing you for my second-in-command.
The broken blade
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Ghosn has been seeking a new second-in-command, sources told Reuters in June.
Reuters
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But his second-in-command had had no share in the achievement at all.
Talents, Incorporated
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He met his current second-in-command at Renault, Patrick Pelata, at these schools.
Reuters
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Ch Insp Mick Hunter was second-in-command of the operation on 8 August.
The Guardian
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He will not be my second-in-command when I am leader, he thought.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
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Not even Kios, his second-in-command, had a word to say for Naxos.
The Dargonesti (Elves of the Sea)
9
Does anyone else think Hugh's second-in-command looks a bit like Richard Bacon?
The Guardian
10
The second-in-command, the lean tall knight named Richard Horpe, spoke for him.
A Dance with Dragons
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And Cate had been in charge, with Blythe as her trusty second-in-command.
Survival of the Fiercest
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I think the son of the mate of your second-in-command deserves it.
The Clan of the Cave Bear
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Tom gave his second-in-command a dismissive shrug and climbed into his truck.
Truths unveiled
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Being second-in-command is not necessarily a stepping stone to the top job, however.
Reuters
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I'm taking Rist as my second-in-command -he's a good hand.
Relentless Pursuit
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We have a number of your people in our organization, including my second-in-command.
Guild wars: ghosts of ascalon
Second-in-command through the time