Power of attorney

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Definition

1. A written document stating that one appoints another to act in his behalf as an agent, giving him the authority to carry out certain specified acts. 2. A written document giving an attorney the authority to appear in court on someone's behalf.
Context: Used in General Law

Examples

  • In practice, “power of attorney” means a written document stating that one appoints another to act in his behalf as an agent, giving him the authority to carry out certain specified acts.

Term Information

Jurisdiction: Common law
Legal Areas: General Law
Pronunciation: /power-of-attorney/
Etymology: Origin: English legal terminology
Related Terms:
authority attorney appear agent attorney in fact durable surrogate acknowledge

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