attorney-in-fact

American  

[uh-tur-nee-in-fakt] / əˈtɜr ni ɪnˈfækt /

noun

Law.

attorneys-in-fact plural

1. a person authorized by power of attorney to act on the authorizer's behalf outside a court of law.

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Other Word Forms

Inflected Forms

noun

• attorneys-in-fact
  plural

Example Sentences

“The remedies for these types of claims are similar to those that a plaintiff could obtain in a breach-of-fiduciary-duty claim. An attorney-in-fact who has significantly breached their duty could face criminal prosecution.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Pike was Roger's attorney-in-fact and bought it for him before the old man died.

From The Conquest of Canaan by Tarkington, Booth

Now, I'm going to be your agent, your attorney-in-fact.

From The Law of the Land by Hough, Emerson

Naturally, the men had not divulged to the women the nature of the business, more especially since it concerned the qualifications of a prospective attorney-in-fact.

From The Ordeal A Mountain Romance of Tennessee by Duer, Douglas

Registration optional This international registration is entirely optional with persons interested, since they are free to apply, personally or through an attorney-in-fact, for registration in each one of the States in which they seek protection.

From Copyright: Its History and Its Law by Bowker, Richard Rogers