Definition of Power of attorney

a legal document used to appoint someone to make decisions on your behalf

Examples of Power of attorney in a sentence

Lawson’s elderly mother signed a power of attorney so that he could make decisions for her if she were ever too sick to make her own choices.  🔊

The attorney drew up a power of attorney so that his client could make financial decisions while her brother was away at war.  🔊

Because a power of attorney was signed by the patient, her sister was able to make all choices about her medical care while she was in ICU.  🔊

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