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View synonyms for power of attorney

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.

power of attorney

noun

  1. legal authority to act for another person in certain specified matters
  2. the document conferring such authority

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Word History and Origins

Origin of power of attorney1

First recorded in 1740–50

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