lefˈtenənt n. 1 a
deputy or
substitute acting for a
superior. 2 a an
army officer next in rank
below captain. b a
naval officer next in rank below lieutenant
commander. 3 US a
police officer next in rank below captain. ølieutenant
colonel (or commander or general) officers
ranking next below colonel, commander, or
general. lieutenant-governor
the acting or deputy
governor of a
State,
province,
etc.,
under a governor or Governor-General. Lieutenant of the
Tower the acting
commandant of the Tower of London. øølieutenancy n. (pl. -ies). [ME f. OF (as
LIEU, TENANT)]