Power Of Attorney Definition

powers-of-attorney
noun
A written statement legally authorizing a person to act for another.
Webster's New World
A legal instrument granting such authority.
American Heritage
A written instrument whereby someone is granted the right to perform certain acts as the agent of the grantor; that is, acting in the grantor’s behalf.
Webster's New World Law
The actual authority granted in this way.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Power Of Attorney

Noun

Singular:
power of attorney
Plural:
powers-of-attorney

Origin of Power Of Attorney

  • From earlier sense of attorney indicating any personal representative.

    From Wiktionary

Power Of Attorney Sentence Examples

  • If the person acting on the claimant's behalf has power of attorney or receivership they need not apply to become an appointee.

  • A formal document called a power of attorney is used to appoint the attorney.

  • I reckon all we need to enable me to collect the consignment on your behalf is a simple power of attorney.

  • A " Springing " Power of Attorney remains in effect until the Principal 's death, or until revoked by a court.

  • Counseling a client about preparing a living will or a power of attorney is another subject that the lawyer can provide assistance with.

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