power of attorney

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carte blanche n.
commission n.

NOUN

carte blanche

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blank check free rein latitude

WEAK

authority franchise free hand freedom full authority full power grant leeway license no holds barred permission prerogative sanction say say-so unconditional authority unconditional right unrestricted authority warrant

NOUN

commission

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agency authority delegation office

STRONG

appointment brevet certificate charge consignment deputation diploma embassy employment errand function instruction legation mandate mission obligation permit proxy trust warrant work

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Torossian explained due to Mason's health conditions, a 'god man' - a legally appointed trustee - was given power of attorney to look after her dad's affairs.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026

Having power of attorney for her does not obligate you to act as executor.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

I have a friend in Illinois who has given me power of attorney and named me the executor of her will.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

But for people with dementia, the usual advance directives—such as a living will and a durable power of attorney for healthcare—may not be detailed enough.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026

I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

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