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power of attorney

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carte blanche n.
commission n.

NOUN

carte blanche

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blank check free rein latitude

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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

Who has power of attorney if one of you gets seriously ill or injured?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

A person who holds power of attorney should put your interests first.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

If you are concerned, you can also set up a dual power of attorney — that is, appoint two or more people as your agents.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026

You need two things — a trust and a durable power of attorney.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 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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