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Every state in America has an end of life directive or durable power of attorney provision. For the peace of mind of your children and your spouse as well as the comfort of knowing the government won't make these decisions, it's a very popular thing. Just not everybody's aware of it.
Johnny Isakson

Meaning of "power of attorney" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

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Power of attorney is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POWER OF ATTORNEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Power of attorney

A power of attorney or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another's behalf in private affairs, business, or some other legal matter, sometimes against the wishes of the other's. The person authorizing the other to act is the principal, grantor, or donor. The one authorized to act is the agent or, in some common law jurisdictions, the attorney-in-fact. Formerly, a power referred to an instrument under seal while a letter was an instrument under hand, but today both are signed by the grantor, and therefore there is no difference between the two.

Definition of power of attorney in the English dictionary

The definition of power of attorney in the dictionary is legal authority to act for another person in certain specified matters. Other definition of power of attorney is the document conferring such authority.

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WORDS THAT END LIKE POWER OF ATTORNEY

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Synonyms and antonyms of power of attorney in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «power of attorney» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POWER OF ATTORNEY

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The translations of power of attorney from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «power of attorney» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

授权书
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Poder legal
570 millions of speakers

English

power of attorney
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पॉवर ऑफ़ अटॉर्नी
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

التوكيل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

доверенность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

procuração
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মোক্তারনামা
260 millions of speakers

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procuration
220 millions of speakers

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kuasa wakil
190 millions of speakers

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Vollmacht
180 millions of speakers

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委任状
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

위임장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kekuwatan hukum
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

người có quyền lực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அங்கீகாரம் பெற்ற நபர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पॉवर ऑफ अॅटर्नी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

temsil yetkisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Procura
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Pełnomocnictwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

довіреність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

împuternicire
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

πληρεξούσιο
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

volmag
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

fullmakt
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

fullmakt
5 millions of speakers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POWER OF ATTORNEY»

The term «power of attorney» is quite widely used and occupies the 43.141 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about power of attorney

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2 QUOTES WITH «POWER OF ATTORNEY»

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Christopher Darden
It's too late for that - trying to second guess it. It's over. I'm worried about how to get the kids through school and still write and practice law and take power of attorney.
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Johnny Isakson
Every state in America has an end of life directive or durable power of attorney provision. For the peace of mind of your children and your spouse as well as the comfort of knowing the government won't make these decisions, it's a very popular thing. Just not everybody's aware of it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POWER OF ATTORNEY»

Discover the use of power of attorney in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to power of attorney and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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California Power of Attorney Handbook: With Forms
This edition includes the 2000 changes in law regarding power of attorney for health care and for financial matters. Each new law is explained and easy-to-use blank tear-out forms are included.
John Talamo, Douglas Godbe, Edward A. Haman, 2001
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Power of Attorney Handbook
From selecting someone to hold your power of attorney to understanding the state laws that regulate it, this book contains information, step-by-step instructions and forms you need to insure that you and your family are taken care of in ...
Edward A. Haman, 2006
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Let the Records Show: A Practical Guide to Power of Attorney ...
But in "Let the Records Show," authors Linda A. Alderson and Douglas Alan Alderson have distilled the information and have provided a step-by-step guide to keeping financial and property affairs in order.
Linda A. Alderson, Douglas A. Alderson, 2011
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Power of Attorney Litigation
of attorney for personal care, the necessary threshold is below that of a power of attorney for property, which, in turn, is below the threshold expected of someone who can make a will. If it is likely that a family member will challenge the power of  ...
Ian M. Hull, 2000
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Living Wills and Powers of Attorney for California
If you move to a new state, your agent may run into some trouble getting others to accept the validity of a power of attorney document signed in your former state. It's best to revoke your power of attorney and prepare a new document. You lose  ...
Shae Irving, 2013
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Powers of Attorney in Australia and New Zealand
to be irrevocable, then, in favour of a person dealing with the donee under the power of attorney for valuable consideration- (a) the power of attorney shall not at any time be revoked by anything done by the donor of the power of attorney ...
Berna Collier, Shannon Lindsay, 1992
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The Health Care Power of Attorney and Living Will: Protect ...
In this section, we discuss two advance directives— health care power of attorney and living will—and explain do-not-resuscitate orders. Some people worry that filling out these documents means giving up control over their medical treatment.
Harvard Health Publications, 2009
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Limited Power of Attorney
Contents Part 1 – What is a Power of Attorney What is a Power of Attorney? Purpose of a Powers of Attorney Page 5 Page 5 Part 2 – Types of Power of Attorney General Power of Attorney Limited Power of Attorney Healthcare Power of ...
Global Wills
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Healthcare Power of Attorney
Part 1 –What is a Power of Attorney and what does it do? What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a document that allows a person (known as the ' Principal') to appoint another person (known as an 'Agent' or an 'Attorney-in-fact') to ...
Global Wills
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Durable Limited Power of Attorney
TERMINATING A POWER OF ATTORNEY The authorization in any Power of Attorney can be terminated by the giving of appropriate notice to the agent and third parties who would seek to rely on the authorization under the Power of Attorney.
Global Wills

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POWER OF ATTORNEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term power of attorney is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is your power of attorney set up - if not, why?
No one ever wants to think of a time when they might not be capable of arranging their own affairs. This situation could apply to people of all ... «Easier, Jul 15»
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A Challenge: Money and Memory Issues
One important step that should happen well in advance is to designate a person or persons as “power of attorney.” A general power of attorney ... «Emporia Gazette, Jul 15»
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Elder Law: Understanding guardianship and conservatorship
Prepare for it legally by making a trusted loved one your power of attorney. Avoid the onset with treatment and by following doctor's orders. «Ruidoso News, Jul 15»
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'We are failing': Digital Transformation Office CEO Paul Shetler …
During his time in the UK he made it easier for citizens to access applications for civil claims, book prison visits and fill out power of attorney ... «The Canberra Times, Jul 15»
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Talking with aging parents about finances and future
This can include divulging that you've met with an estate planning attorney to create documents such as a power of attorney and a will or trust. «Florida Today, Jul 15»
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Campaign donations from strangers not uncommon, county …
Mr. McCullough, a former council member himself, served as the elderly widow's power of attorney and co-trustee of her trust fund in 2006 and ... «Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Jul 15»
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Palmer Township woman accused of forging vehicle title for son
Ann Cruver, the notary public who notarized the "Power of Attorney" form to transfer the title, told police in an interview Mock told her the victim ... «lehighvalleylive.com, Jul 15»
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DNA match leads to summons after 10 month investigation into …
Once on scene, the Troopers apparently learned that the man's father had recently passed away, and he was the power of attorney for his ... «WMDT, Jul 15»
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Property registration to be made online in Delhi
Delhi may soon become the first State to start an online facility for property registration, rent agreement and power of attorney. Revenue ... «Hindu Business Line, Jul 15»
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Power of Attorney role confusing | Toronto Star
I read with great interest Carol Goar's commentary on the lack of legal safeguards in our aging society. As one who last year took on an active Power of Attorney ... «Observer News, Jul 15»

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