vice president

noun2

1. •
   A deputy to a president, often empowered to assume the position of president on their death or absence.
2. •
   An executive in a business in charge of a department or branch.

noun1

1. •
   The holder of the secondary office to the President of the United States, who is first in line of succession to the President, and also acts as presiding officer of the United States Senate.