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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

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But for the documents they should be most concerned about, healthcare proxies and financial power of attorney, the share stands at 17% and 8%, respectively.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Their thoughts instead turn to trusts and beneficiary designations for after-death instructions, and they focus heavily on the documents that come into play if you get sick, like power of attorney and a healthcare proxy.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Your money will stay in a bank or a brokerage, and part of what’s in your agreement may be the permission for the adviser to make trades on your behalf, as a power of attorney.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Being a child or caretaker, or holding power of attorney, does not make it ethical or lawful to transfer property into one’s own name.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen