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PROKS-ee/ˈprɒksi/

A proxy is a person or thing authorised to act for another: a proxy for a certificate, vote by proxy. Substitute (already in the dictionary) is everyday; a crest is not a fire number.

Meaning

A person or thing authorised to act for another (from substitute, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A crest is not a proxy for a fire certificate; cite the number.”
• “Substitute is already in this course. Stand-in is the close twin. A crest is branding. A number on a certificate is the rule. Cite the number; then hang the crest if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

Someone acting in another’s place. Everyday: substitute (already in the dictionary). A crest ≠ a certificate.

Near in meaning

stand-in, deputy, substitute

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