proxies

noun

Definition of proxiesnext
plural of proxy
as in delegates
a person who acts or does business for another sent a proxy to the meeting to cast his vote for him

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  1. representatives
  2. agents
  3. attorneys
  4. managers
Noun
  • By fostering a culture of pride, companies can ensure that their employees are not just representatives of the brand but passionate advocates.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Like many literary protagonists before her, Emily Ruff is an orphan who is recruited by representatives of a mysterious, exclusive boarding school.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of representatives
Noun
  • Ever curious, Rogers is unlike many players who leave the business of arbitration solely to their agents.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The business, which is today announcing a $16 million Series A funding round, has developed AI agents that companies can put to work in their business to identify where AI could drive efficiency, productivity and value, and then to actually implement the technology.
    David Prosser, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of agents
Noun
  • Doe’s complaint was filed along with a slew of other anonymous accusers who are all represented by attorneys Tony Buzbee and Andrew Van Arsdale.
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Swift's attorneys recently asked the judge presiding over the case, Judge Aileen Cannon, to dismiss the claims against the singer because Marasco had failed to serve the lawsuit in the eight months since it was filed.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of attorneys
Noun
  • As hierarchies flatten, employees and managers may face unclear boundaries around decision-making authority and accountability, which can lead to confusion and inefficiency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Seeing the asset growth in SMAs over the last decade, the company began offering portfolio management solutions for larger asset money managers in that space as well.
    Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of managers
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