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Lieutenant
Definition:
A lieutenant is a military or naval officer who ranks below a captain and above a non-commissioned officer.
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Rank in the Military:
In the military, a lieutenant is typically the lowest commissioned officer rank. They are responsible for leading a small unit or serving as a staff officer.
Example Sentences:
- The lieutenant led his troops into battle.
- After years of hard work, she finally got promoted to lieutenant.
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Popular Usage:
The term "lieutenant" is commonly used in military contexts to refer to an officer or to indicate a position of leadership.
Example Sentence:
The lieutenant gave orders to his subordinates.
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Local Usage:
In some regions, the term "lieutenant" may be colloquially used to refer to a local law enforcement officer, such as a police officer or sheriff's deputy.
Example Sentence:
The lieutenant arrived at the crime scene to investigate the incident.
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