The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word VICE-PRESIDENT
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More clues leading to the result VICE-PRESIDENT
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What does VICE-PRESIDENT mean?
VICE-PRESIDENT noun- A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on his death or absence.
- An executive in a business in charge of a department or branch.