Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who acts for another; especially, a subordinate agent; the agent of an agent.
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Examples
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In September, 1826, he was unanimously elected vice-agent of the colony.
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The only trouble that Cary had while he was vice-agent was with the natives.
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In September, 1826, he was unanimously elected vice-agent of the colony.
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He was, therefore, made vice-agent of the whole colony of Liberia.
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When compelled, in the early part of 1828, to leave the colony, Ashmun committed the administration of the colonial affairs into the hands of the vice-agent, in the full belief that no interest would be betrayed, but that his efforts would be constantly and anxiously directed to the promotion of the public good.
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In order to compel obedience it declared that it had the truth and all the truth; that God had made it the keeper of all his secrets; his agent and his vice-agent.
Lectures of Col. R. G. Ingersoll, Volume I Including His Answers to the Clergy, His Oration at His Brother's Grave, Etc., Etc. Robert Green Ingersoll 1866
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The local government is composed of an agent and an assistant agent, both to be appointed by the Society at home, for two years; a secretary, to be appointed by the agent annually; and a vice-agent, two counsellors, a register, a sheriff, a treasurer, and a committee on new emigrants, to be chosen by the people.
Journal of an African Cruiser Horatio Bridge 1849
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In 1826, Carey was elected vice-agent of the colony, and discharged the duties of that important office till his death which occurred in 1828, in the most melancholy manner.
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In the selection of a suitable individual to fill the office of vice-agent, all eyes were directed to him.
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The only trouble that Cary had while he was vice-agent was with the natives. [
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