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letter of attorney

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noun

  1. a less common term for power of attorney

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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

I will give the parchment to Ben Tooke, and you shall send him a letter of attorney at your leisure, enclosed to Mr. Presto.

From The Journal to Stella by Swift, Jonathan

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 Young, Andrew W.

That letter of attorney, or whatever it is, must not be acted upon.

From Wylder's Hand by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan

A special attorney is appointed by a deed called a power or letter of attorney, specifying the acts which he is authorized to do.

From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 3 Atrebates to Bedlis by Various