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(noun) an officer in a police force |
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Synonyms: police lieutenant |
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Related Words: law officer, lawman, peace officer |
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(noun) a commissioned military officer |
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Related Words: commissioned military officer, first lieutenant, second lieutenant, sublieutenant |
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(noun) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the US Navy or Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade |
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Related Words: commissioned naval officer |
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(noun) an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent |
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Synonyms: deputy |
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Related Words: assistant, help, helper, second-in-command, supporter, vicar-general, vice-regent |
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