procuration
Americannoun
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the act of obtaining or getting; procurement.
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the act of procuring prostitutes.
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the appointment of a procurator, agent, or attorney.
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the authority given.
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a document whereby the authority is given.
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Archaic. management for another; agency.
noun
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the act of procuring
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law
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the appointment of an agent, procurator, or attorney
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the office, function, or authority of such an official
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the formal written authority given to such an official See also power of attorney
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criminal law the offence of procuring women for immoral purposes
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archaic the management of another person's affairs
Usage
What does procuration mean? Procuration is the act or process of procuring something—obtaining or getting it, especially through special means or extra effort. When used in a general way, the word procurement is more commonly used to mean the same thing. Procurement most commonly refers to the formal, official process of purchasing and obtaining materials, supplies, or equipment, especially in the context of business or government. Procuration can also be used in a more specific (but less common) way in the context of law to refer to the appointment of a procurator, a person employed to manage someone’s affairs, such as a deputy, attorney, or agent. Procuration can also refer to the authority that such a person is given, or the document that gives them that authority (a document like this is often referred to as power of attorney). Example: The procuration of these items will require additional time.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of procuration
1375–1425; late Middle English procuracion < Latin prōcūrātiōn- (stem of prōcūrātiō ) management, equivalent to prōcūrāt ( us ) (past participle of prōcūrāre to take care of; see procure) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In France an indorsement in blank merely operates as a procuration.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various
The inhabitants of this city seem to consider themselves a sacred race; they clamour for sorties, vow to die for their country, and then wish to do it by procuration.
From Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris by Labouchere, Henry
The marriage by procuration had been performed at Turin.
From Political Women, Vol. 2 by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883
Perceiving the great want of labour in the new settlement he was the first who took any active part in the procuration of the desideratum.
From Fern Vale (Volume 3) or the Queensland Squatter by Munro, Colin
He was to enter upon the exercise of his powers immediately upon his arrival, by procuration, sending home Bobadilla by the return of the fleet.
From The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Volume II) by Irving, Washington
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