procuration

noun

proc·​u·​ra·​tion ˌprä-kyə-ˈrā-shən 

1

a

: the act of appointing another as one's agent or attorney

b

: the authority vested in one so appointed

2

: the action of obtaining something (such as supplies) : procurement

Word History

Etymology

Middle English procuratioun, from Anglo-French procuration, from Latin procuration-, procuratio, from procurare

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Legal Definition

procuration

noun

proc·​u·​ra·​tion ˌprä-kyə-ˈrā-shən 

1

in the civil law of Louisiana : power of attorney

2

: procurement sense 1