power of attorney

NOUN

carte blanche

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blank check free rein latitude

WEAK

authority franchise free hand freedom full authority full power grant leeway license no holds barred permission prerogative sanction say say-so unconditional authority unconditional right unrestricted authority warrant

NOUN

commission

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agency authority delegation office

STRONG

appointment brevet certificate charge consignment deputation diploma embassy employment errand function instruction legation mandate mission obligation permit proxy trust warrant work

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It is not clear whether your friend’s sister is acting as an executor, a trustee under a trust or even as an agent with a power of attorney.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

A power of attorney only applies while your friend’s mother is alive and usually ends at death.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Key estate-planning documents include a will and power of attorney for financial and medical decisions in case you become incapacitated.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

A healthcare power of attorney allows you to appoint a person to make medical decisions on your behalf if you are unable to communicate your decisions yourself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

I hoped Mom would be in charge of whatever the power of attorney thing was.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

power of attorney

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