noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
acting on behalf of another; vicarious management
Used when someone temporarily performs duties or manages affairs in place of another person. Often seen in business or official contexts.
部長が不在の間、私が代務を務めます。
I will act on behalf of the department head while they are away.
彼は社長の代
He attended the meeting as the president's proxy.