Definitions

power of attorney

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

Example Sentences

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Related: My rude, ungrateful relative gave her lawyer power of attorney — and has lived to regret it.

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In a previous letter External link, I detailed how a relative gave their lawyer full financial and healthcare power of attorney.

From Barron's

A family member or attorney may also wish to hold power of attorney for him — both medical and financial.

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In a previous letter, I detailed how a relative gave their lawyer full financial and healthcare power of attorney.

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My sister and I have held power of attorney for my brother, who lives six hours away.

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