Answer: lieutenants

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lieutenantsA naval officer of a high rank, in particular a commissioned officer in the US Navy or Coast Guard ranking above lieutenant junior grade and below lieutenant commander
lieutenantsLIEUTENANT, an official empowered to act for a higher official
lieutenantsA deputy or substitute acting for a superior
lieutenantsA police or fire department officer next in rank below captain