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vice president
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officer in government, business or educational institutions
A vice president is a senior officer in government, business, or educational institutions who ranks second in command and takes over leadership responsibilities if the top leader is unable to serve. The position matters because it ensures there is an experienced person ready to step in and maintain continuity of operations during emergencies or transitions.
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Encyclopedic overview
A vice president or vice-president, also director in British English, is an officer in government or business who is below the president (or chief executive officer) in rank. It can also refer to executive vice presidents, signifying that the vice president is on the executive branch of the government, university or company. The name comes from the Latin term vice meaning "in place of" and typically serves as pro tempore (Latin: ’for the time being’) to the president. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president. In everyday speech, the abbreviation VP is used.
In government
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