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letter of attorney

British  

noun

  1. a less common term for power of attorney

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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 Jonathan Swift

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

From Wylder's Hand by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

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

There was half a crown for entering the letter of attorney; but I swore to stop that.

From The Journal to Stella by Jonathan Swift

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