attorney-in-fact
An agent of the person giving them the power of attorney to act on his or her behalfAn agent of the person giving them the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.
Meaning
1 senses(US)An agent of the person giving them the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.
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Translations
6 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From attorney (“any personal representative”) and fact (“act, deed”). Both words now rarelFrom attorney (“any personal representative”) and fact (“act, deed”). Both words now rarely have those senses (outside of fixed expressions like this).
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Forms
plural: attorneys-in-fact| Singular | attorney-in-fact |
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irregular · Lesson
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular