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Lawmans Obligation To Keep Record Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DEPUTY" which means:
- noun
- • Someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
- • An assistant with power to act when his superior is absent
- • A member of the lower chamber of a legislative assembly (such as in france)
- • A person appointed to represent or act on behalf of others verb
- • To deputise
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sheriff appointed a new deputy to assist with the investigation."
- • "The deputy mayor announced the new city-wide initiative."
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The Guardian Cryptic14 Oct 2005 | Across 1 | |
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Similar Clues
Clue | Source | |
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1 | "Keep that record in its case!"?
New York Times -
08 Mar 2017 | New York Times / 08 Mar 2017 |
2 | (Keep an) historical record
The Guardian Quick -
12 May 2003 | The Guardian Quick / 12 May 2003 |
3 | Fail to keep a promise or obligation | |
4 | Keep a record
New York Times -
16 Oct 1976 | New York Times / 16 Oct 1976 |
5 | Keep record now, e.g. when training flier
Telegraph Cryptic -
10 Nov 2023 | Telegraph Cryptic / 10 Nov 2023 |
6 | Old record those people keep for study of religion
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Apr 2020 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Apr 2020 |
7 | To fail to fulfill or keep a promise or obligation |
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