letter of attorney
Britishnoun
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In addition to the signed letter of attorney, Wexner appointed Epstein as the president of Wexner's Property and awarded him with generous sums of money.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2022
When you come from Wexford, I would have you send a letter of attorney to Mr. Benjamin Tooke, bookseller, in London, directed to me; and he shall manage your affair.
From The Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift
A minister can not bind his sovereign to any treaty or agreement, conclusively, under the authority of an ordinary credential, or letter of attorney.
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Andrew W. Young
That letter of attorney, or whatever it is, must not be acted upon.
From Wylder's Hand by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
Sirrah, give me—an account whether you had a letter of attorney, or whether you were feed or no, that you offered to bawl in another man's cause?
From Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5 by Peter Anthony Motteux
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