Entity: LIEUTENANT
A lieutenant is an official empowered to act for a higher official, serving as a placeholder for a superior during their absence.
LIEUTENANT
Etymology
The term 'lieutenant' originates from the French word 'lieu' (place) and 'tenant' (holding), meaning a placeholder for a superior during their absence.
Definition
A lieutenant is an officer of low rank in the armed forces, police, or other organizations, authorized to act on behalf of a superior.
Historical Context
Lieutenants have played crucial roles in military and organizational structures throughout history, serving as deputies to higher-ranking officials and leading units in their absence.
Cultural Significance
Lieutenants symbolize leadership, responsibility, and the ability to take charge in the absence of superiors, embodying qualities of trust and competence.
Related Concepts
Lieutenant junior grade, lieutenant commander, commissioned officer, military hierarchy.
See Also
Merriam-Webster - LIEUTENANT
Dictionary.com - LIEUTENANT
Collins English Dictionary - LIEUTENANT
An officer of low rank in the armed forces, police, or other organizations, authorized to act on behalf of a superior.