Deputy is a rank or title, or part of a title, used in various organizations with a codified command structure. It often designates someone who is "second-in-command", and as such, may precede the name of the rank directly above it. For example, a "Deputy Master" is likely to be second-in-command to the "Master" in an organization utilizing both such ranks. Dep. is the common abbreviation of "Deputy" and most widely accepted.[http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/deputy][http://www.aresearchguide.com/comabb.html] - Source: Wikipedia
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