/
lɛfˈtɛnənt/
n.
- a deputy or substitute acting for a superior.
- a rank of officer in the British army, above second lieutenant and below captain.
- a rank of officer in the navy, above sub lieutenant and below lieutenant commander.
- (in the US) a police officer next in rank below captain.
Derivative
- lieutenancy n.
(pl. lieutenancies)
.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. (see lieu, tenant).