What is the meaning of power-of-attorney?

power-of-attorney is a written instrument authorizing a person, the attorney-in-fact, to act as the agent on behalf of another to the extent indicated in the instrument. (See attorney-in-fact).

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APABarry Goldsmith. (2010). power-of-attorney. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/power-of-attorney/definitions/1160835
ChicagoBarry Goldsmith. 2010. "power-of-attorney" http://smartdefine.org/power-of-attorney/definitions/1160835 (accessed October 2, 2026).
HarvardBarry Goldsmith 2010, power-of-attorney, Smart Define, viewed 2 October, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/power-of-attorney/definitions/1160835>.
MLABarry Goldsmith. "power-of-attorney" 21 October 2010. Web. 2 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/power-of-attorney/definitions/1160835>