procuratory

procuratory

A lawyer holds a procuratory document for a client.

Definition
  1. 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.
  2. Adjective (rare):

    • Pertaining to or acting as a procurator; relating to the appointment or function of a legal representative.
Usage Examples
  • 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.)
Advanced Usage
  • "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.)
Variants and Related Words
  • 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.)
Synonyms
  • 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.)
Related Idioms
  • "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.)