procuratory
Noun (Scots Law):
- A formal written document or instrument granting authority to another person (a procurator) to act on behalf of the grantor, especially in legal or financial matters.
Adjective (rare):
- Pertaining to or acting as a procurator; relating to the appointment or function of a legal representative.
Noun:
- The lawyer presented the procuratory to the court, authorizing him to manage the estate. (A legal document giving authority to act.)
- Before the transaction could proceed, a valid procuratory had to be filed with the registry. (A formal written grant of power.)
Adjective:
- The procuratory powers were clearly outlined in the deed. (The powers related to acting as a legal representative.)
"to hold a procuratory": to possess a formal written authorization.
- He held a procuratory from the landowner to negotiate the sale. (He had legal authority to act on behalf of the owner.)
"procuratory of resignation": a specific type of procuratory used in Scots law to resign a feudal property back to a superior.
- The vassal executed a procuratory of resignation to end the feudal relationship. (A formal document for transferring property rights.)
Procurator (n): a person authorized to act for another, especially in legal matters.
- The procurator represented the client in the arbitration. (The legal representative.)
Procuration (n): the act of obtaining or providing something, often through authorization.
- The procuration of the funds required a notarized document. (The process of obtaining by legal authority.)
Procuratorial (adj): relating to the office or duties of a procurator.
- The procuratorial duties included reviewing contracts. (The responsibilities of a legal representative.)
Power of attorney: a legal document granting authority to act on someone's behalf.
- She signed a power of attorney, similar to a procuratory. (A formal authorization.)
Letter of attorney: a written instrument authorizing another to act.
- The letter of attorney was presented to the bank. (A document granting agency.)
Mandate: an official order or commission to act.
- The mandate gave him full authority to negotiate. (A formal authorization.)
"to give procuration": to grant formal authority to someone.
- The company gave procuration to its legal counsel. (They authorized the lawyer to act.)
"to act under procuratory": to perform actions based on a written grant of power.
- He acted under procuratory when signing the lease. (He used the authorized document as his basis.)