procuration

noun
proc·​u·​ra·​tion | \ ˌprä-kyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce procuration (audio) \

Definition of procuration

1a : the act of appointing another as one's agent or attorney
b : the authority vested in one so appointed
2 : the action of obtaining something (such as supplies) : procurement

First Known Use of procuration

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

History and Etymology for procuration

Middle English procuratioun, from Anglo-French procuration, from Latin procuration-, procuratio, from procurare

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procuration

noun
proc·​u·​ra·​tion | \ ˌprä-kyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce procuration (audio) \

Legal Definition of procuration

1 in the civil law of Louisiana : power of attorney