procuration

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In France an indorsement in blank merely operates as a procuration.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" by Various

The inhabitants of this city seem to consider themselves a sacred race; they clamour for sorties, vow to die for their country, and then wish to do it by procuration.

From Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris by Labouchere, Henry

The marriage by procuration was celebrated on the 16th of August, 1714.

From Political Women, Vol. 2 by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883

The marriage by procuration had been performed at Turin.

From Political Women, Vol. 2 by Menzies, Sutherland, fl. 1840-1883

I can easily comprehend that he may be ashamed to send a procuration, which must convince the world of all the lies he has told.

From Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) by Melville, Lewis