power of attorney
noun Law.
a written document given by one person or party to another authorizing the latter to act for the former.
Origin of power of attorney
First recorded in 1740–50
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latitude, delegation, agency, office, authority, function, work, certificate, consignment, employment, permit, mission, errand, diploma, charge, embassy, instruction, proxy, mandate, trustExamples from the Web for power of attorney
Historical Examples of power of attorney
You have nothing to do, M. Champcey, but to give M. de Brevan a power-of-attorney in proper form.
The Clique of GoldEmile Gaboriau
It was five o'clock, when the power-of-attorney and the deed were signed, and the two friends left the worthy notary's office.
The Clique of GoldEmile Gaboriau
When some one holding my power-of-attorney presents himself at Brescia, payment cannot be refused.
The PatriotAntonio Fogazzaro
power of attorney
noun
Sometimes shortened to: letter of attorney
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