attorneys-in-fact

A form of attorney-in-fact — 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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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of attorney-in-fact
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