Definition of procuration in English:
procuration
noun ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪʃ(ə)nˌprɑkjəˈreɪʃən
mass nounLaw dated 1The appointment, authority, or action of an attorney.
Example sentencesExamples
- The words per pro may, in effect, constitute a red flag, as they indicate to the bank that the employee acts by procuration and that there is, therefore, a possibility of an abuse of authority.
- In the initial interviews, Albert spoke very little and only through third parties, as if he only existed by procuration.
- Holding of investment property for rent including marketing and procuration of tenancies.
- 1.1archaic The action of procuring or obtaining something.
Origin
Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin procuratio(n-), from procurare 'attend to, take care of' (see procure).
Definition of procuration in US English:
procuration
nounˌpräkyəˈrāSHənˌprɑkjəˈreɪʃən
Law dated 1The appointment, authority, or action of an attorney.
Example sentencesExamples
- Holding of investment property for rent including marketing and procuration of tenancies.
- In the initial interviews, Albert spoke very little and only through third parties, as if he only existed by procuration.
- The words per pro may, in effect, constitute a red flag, as they indicate to the bank that the employee acts by procuration and that there is, therefore, a possibility of an abuse of authority.
- 1.1archaic The action of procuring or obtaining something.
Origin
Late Middle English: via Old French from Latin procuratio(n-), from procurare ‘attend to, take care of’ (see procure).