power of attorney
noun
,
Law.
1.
a written document given by one person or party to another authorizing the latter to act for the former.
Origin
1740-50
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power of attorney
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British Dictionary definitions for
power of attorney
power of attorney
noun
1.
legal authority to act for another person in certain specified matters
2.
the document conferring such authority
Sometimes shortened to
letter of attorney