power of attorney
noun phrase
: a legal instrument authorizing one to act as the attorney or agent of the grantor
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It should be paired with a durable power of attorney that specifically addresses business interests, because a generic financial power of attorney is often insufficient.
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Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Some investment custodians may not recognize a power of attorney unless a specific document is officially attached to the account.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
According to the indictment, Jones was named as the power of attorney for the victim in March 2023.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Morgan Art Foundation said that when Indiana granted power of attorney to Thomas, the door was left wide open for McKenzie to exploit the artist’s output.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
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Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Some investment custodians may not recognize a power of attorney unless a specific document is officially attached to the account.
—Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 May 2026
According to the indictment, Jones was named as the power of attorney for the victim in March 2023.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The Morgan Art Foundation said that when Indiana granted power of attorney to Thomas, the door was left wide open for McKenzie to exploit the artist’s output.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Apr. 2026
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“Power of attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20of%20attorney. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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