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lieutenant
lieutenant
/luːˈtɛnənt/
noun
(
)
(military) a commissioned military officer
(
lieutenant
)
(military) a commissioned military officer
The lieutenant governor supported the governor in managing state affairs.
The lieutenant governor supported the governor in managing state affairs.
(
)
An officer in a police force
(
police lieutenant
,
lieutenant
)
an officer in a police force
The lieutenant led his platoon with discipline and courage.
The lieutenant led his platoon with discipline and courage.
(
)
An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
(
deputy
,
lieutenant
)
an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
(military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
(
lieutenant
)
(military) an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade
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