power of attorney
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A legal document that gives one person the authority to make decisions or act on another person's behalf.
Usage notes
You can grant a "general" power of attorney covering all matters, or a "limited" one for a single specific task.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "While her father was in hospital, she used the _____ to manage his bank accounts."
Answer: power of attorney
In your own words, what does "power of attorney" mean?
A legal document that gives one person the authority to make decisions or act on another person's behalf.
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