power of attorney
noun phrase
: a legal instrument authorizing one to act as the attorney or agent of the grantor
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The family was unaware Polk held power of attorney.
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
But Scheller’s motion offers an alternate narrative — that the woman knowingly granted Hill power of attorney and authorized the subsequent expenses.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
There were forms, power of attorney documents, bank accounts, all needing order and constant tending.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
That includes having wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, beneficiary designations, trusts and proper account titling, all kept up to date.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
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Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
But Scheller’s motion offers an alternate narrative — that the woman knowingly granted Hill power of attorney and authorized the subsequent expenses.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
There were forms, power of attorney documents, bank accounts, all needing order and constant tending.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
That includes having wills, powers of attorney, advance directives, beneficiary designations, trusts and proper account titling, all kept up to date.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 24 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for power of attorney
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“Power of attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20of%20attorney. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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