per pro.

American

Or per proc

abbreviation

per procurationem.

per pro British

/ ˈpɜː ˈprəʊ /

preposition

by delegation to; through the agency of: used when signing documents on behalf of someone else

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Etymology

Origin of per pro

Latin: abbreviation of per prōcūratiōnem

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per pro

He signed the letters with a firm hand, "per pro P. Maloney, editor."

From The Prince and Betty by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)

They would esteem it a favour if he would permit them to see future work of his and they begged to remain his faithfully per pro Hatchway and Selden, J.P.T.

From The Foolish Lovers by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)

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