Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

procuration

Noun

/proʊkjʊˈreɪʃən/

Definition

The act of obtaining or acquiring something, especially through legal means.

Examples

She signed the document under procuration, allowing her attorney to handle the sale of her house.
By procuration, he was able to make decisions for his elderly father who was unable to manage his own affairs.

Meaning

Procuration refers to the legal authority given to a person to act on behalf of another. It often involves granting someone the power to manage affairs or transactions for someone else.