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procuration

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proc⋅u⋅ra⋅tion

[prok-yuh-rey-shuhn]
–noun
1. the act of obtaining or getting; procurement.
2. the act of procuring prostitutes.
3. the appointment of a procurator, agent, or attorney.
4. the authority given.
5. a document whereby the authority is given.
6. Archaic. management for another; agency.

Origin:
1375–1425; late ME procuracion < L prōcūrātiōn- (s. of prōcūrātiō) management, equiv. to prōcūrāt(us) (ptp. of prōcūrāre to take care of; see procure ) + -iōn- -ion
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Main Entry: proc·u·ra·tion
Pronunciation: "prä-ky&-'rA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 in the civil law of Louisiana : POWER OF ATTORNEY
2 : PROCUREMENT 1
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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