power of attorney
noun phrase
: a legal instrument authorizing one to act as the attorney or agent of the grantor
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Embracing this practice also means having open conversations about long‑term care, powers of attorney, and estate plans before they’re needed; the kind of groundwork that gives families confidence and reduces stress when life inevitably shifts.
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Although Hannah had signed an advance directive giving Holly power of attorney before her death, including the ability to request records, Holly still couldn’t get access.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 16 Jan. 2026
Attorneys for Perry say in court filings that Aumann misled Crawford, a Vantage Point Global co-founder, about his relationship with Perry, saying Aumann had claimed power of attorney over the finances of the business.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
When an accountant came into the picture asking for power of attorney, Thompson and his family didn’t see the red flags.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
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Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Although Hannah had signed an advance directive giving Holly power of attorney before her death, including the ability to request records, Holly still couldn’t get access.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 16 Jan. 2026
Attorneys for Perry say in court filings that Aumann misled Crawford, a Vantage Point Global co-founder, about his relationship with Perry, saying Aumann had claimed power of attorney over the finances of the business.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
When an accountant came into the picture asking for power of attorney, Thompson and his family didn’t see the red flags.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Jan. 2026
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 2 Feb. 2026.
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