power of attorney
A 'power of attorney' allows one person to make decisions and take actions on behalf of another, especially when the latter is unable to do so.
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Definition
C1Legal Affairs
(formal)A legal document that permits one person to act on behalf of another in financial, legal, or personal matters.
Example
- She signed a power of attorney to allow her son to manage her finances.
C1Legal Affairs
(formal)The authority given to someone to make decisions and take actions for another person.
Example
- He was granted power of attorney to handle his father's medical decisions.
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