Vice-president (noun)

1. A person who is next in rank after the president and who assumes the president's duties in their absence.
2. An executive officer or director in charge of a particular aspect of a company or organization's work.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from vice- "in place of" + president, on the pattern of deputy.

Examples:

1. The vice-president assumed the presidency after the death of the president.
2. The vice-president gave a speech on behalf of the company.
3. The vice-president was responsible for the company's finances.
4. The vice-president served as the acting president when the president was out of the country.
5. The vice-president was elected by the board of directors.