These deputies would act together as a body and present a confession of faith along with a petition.

During my absence my deputy will be acting for me.

Already the pace had proved too much for him, and he had appointed me his deputy, with full powers to act.

During this period, from 874-941, the deputies represented him and acted as agents between him and his followers.

Shi'a tradition holds that four deputies acted in succession:

He said her deputy, Julio Icaza, had been acting in her stead.

Although the sheriff's deputies would be acting under the color of law, they were paid for and under the control of the coal companies.

Shia Tradition hold that four deputies acted in succession to one another:

Since he was hospitalized in May, his deputy, Leif Haraldseth, has been acting chairman.

He seems also to have had the right to appoint deputies to act for him in individual duchy lordships.