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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Amy Kant initially thought she should name a power of attorney about 10 years ago after caring for a dying friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

As for your role: You are acting under a power of attorney and therefore have a fiduciary duty to act in your father’s best interests.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 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

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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