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
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
A commercial superintendent, or agent residing beyond sea, commissioned by merchants to buy or sell goods on their account by a letter of attorney.
From The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc. by Sir Edward Belcher
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
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