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Definition power of attorney in British English

power of attorney noun

[singular/uncountable] noun
1

the legal right to make decisions for someone else, especially because they are old or ill and cannot make decisions themselves

Example

People can be granted power of attorney to act on medical or financial matters.

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Definition power of attorney in British English