attorney-in-fact

Noun. (legal, US) An agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his/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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