Power Of Attorney

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈpaʊər əv əˈtɝni/

Definitions of power of attorney

noun a legal document that allows someone to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters

Example Sentences

A1 A power of attorney allows someone to make decisions on your behalf.

A2 Before traveling abroad, it's important to have a power of attorney in case of emergencies.

B1 She appointed her sister as her power of attorney to handle her financial affairs.

B2 The power of attorney document must be notarized to be legally valid.

C1 Having a power of attorney can provide peace of mind in case of incapacitation.

C2 The lawyer drafted a detailed power of attorney specifying the extent of authority granted.

Examples of power of attorney in a Sentence

formal A power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to make decisions on your behalf.

informal Hey, have you thought about getting a power of attorney in case something happens?

slang Dude, you should totally get a power of attorney just in case.

figurative Having a power of attorney is like having a backup plan for important decisions.

Grammatical Forms of power of attorney

plural

powers of attorney

comparative

more powerful of attorney

superlative

most powerful of attorney

present tense

empowers of attorney

future tense

will empower of attorney

perfect tense

has empowered of attorney

continuous tense

is empowering of attorney

singular

power of attorney

positive degree

powerful of attorney

infinitive

to empower of attorney

gerund

empowering of attorney

participle

empowered of attorney

Origin and Evolution of power of attorney

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'power of attorney' originated from English common law.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a legal document granting someone the authority to act on behalf of another person, the term 'power of attorney' has evolved to encompass a broader range of legal powers and responsibilities.