"power of attorney" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /ˌpaʊə(r) əv əˈtɜː(r)niː/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-power of attorney.wav [US] Forms: power of attorney
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  1. If you have power of attorney for someone, their health, or their property, you have the legal power to act as their agent in those matters.
    Sense id: simple-power_of_attorney-en-phrase-msHmoR5e Categories (other): Law
  2. The power of attorney is a legal document allowing someone to act as your agent.
    Sense id: simple-power_of_attorney-en-phrase-Ky46qAsQ Categories (other): Law
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