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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Update your will and set up a financial power of attorney.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I hold power of attorney for him, and we are in the process of getting his financial affairs in order.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

A power of attorney only applies while your friend’s mother is alive and usually ends at death.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

State law varies in what authority is permitted under a power of attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen