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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power of attorney

Related: As a nurse, I’ve seen people use their power of attorney to take advantage of their parents.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Guardians, meanwhile, are appointed by the courts and have immense powers, while power of attorney is set up by the principal.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

Torossian explained that 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. 30, 2026

Despite having a valid power of attorney, I’ve been unable to obtain an MSG.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 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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