Power Of Attorney

Synonyms of power of attorney

• authority
• mandate
• proxy

Antonyms of power of attorney

• powerlessness
• inability
• incapacity

Collocations of power of attorney

legal document

Frequency: 70 %

The power of attorney is a legal document that allows someone to act on your behalf.

financial matters

Frequency: 60 %

A power of attorney can be used to handle financial matters for someone who is unable to do so themselves.

medical decisions

Frequency: 50 %

With a medical power of attorney, someone can make medical decisions for you if you are unable to do so.

legal guardian

Frequency: 45 %

A power of attorney may designate a legal guardian to make decisions on behalf of a minor child.

durable power

Frequency: 40 %

A durable power of attorney remains in effect even if the person who granted it becomes incapacitated.

Idiomatic Expressions for power of attorney

• Phrase: durable power of attorney
  Meaning: a legal document that remains valid even if the person who created it becomes incapacitated
  Usage: It is important to have a durable power of attorney in place to ensure someone can make decisions for you if you are unable to do so.