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