power of attorney
Americannoun
noun
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legal authority to act for another person in certain specified matters
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the document conferring such authority
Etymology
Origin of power of attorney
First recorded in 1740–50
Example Sentences
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Torossian explained that due to Mason's health conditions, a "god man" - a legally appointed trustee - was given power of attorney to look after her dad's affairs.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
Your mother has dementia, and you are making a lot of extra work for yourself by trying to employ the power of attorney to add a beneficiary to this paper stock certificate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
I hold durable power of attorney for her and am the named executor of her will.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
I have read in your column that my authority to act as her power of attorney ends upon her death.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was.
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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