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Representee

/ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈtiː/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #15000 frequency
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As noun
  1. 1

    A person who is represented by another in a legal context.

    "In the lawsuit, the representee was not present but was adequately represented by their attorney."
  2. 2

    An individual who has authorized someone else to act on their behalf.

    "The representee signed a power of attorney to allow their friend to manage their affairs."

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The term 'representee' originates from the legal context, derived from the combination of 'represent' and the suffix '-ee', which denotes a person who is the object of an action. It has been used since the late 19th century in legal texts to refer to individuals represented by others in legal matters.

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