attorney-in-fact
(US, legal) An agent of the person giving them the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf.
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(US, legal) An agent of the person giving them the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.
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