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power of attorney

The correct spelling is power of attorney.

How to pronounce power of attorney

noun

IPA: /ˌpaʊə əv əˈtəːni/

Say it like: Pow-er -of -att-orn-ee

The correct spelling is power of attorney. The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another. For example: "He confirmed that he had power of attorney."

Usage Examples

He confirmed that he had power of attorney.

Here you can apply for a power of attorney.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The legal authorisation of one person to act as the agent of another.
  2. 2.A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.

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