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attorney-in-fact

n. (context US legal English) An agent of the person giving him/her 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.

Usage examples of "attorney-in-fact".

I thought that you meant that you claimed to be attorney-in-fact, rather than counsellor.

Smith wants to appoint you his attorney-in-fact, with full power to handle all his business affairs.

I thought that you meant that you claimed to be attorney-in-fact, rather than counselor.