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second–in–command
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second–in–command
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second–in–command
noun
plural
seconds–in–command
second–in–command
noun
plural
seconds–in–command
Learner's definition of SECOND–IN–COMMAND
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:
someone who is ranked second in a group or organization
He served as
second-in-command
to the sheriff.
the police chief's
second-in-command
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