attorney-in-fact

[ uh-tur-nee-in-fakt ]

noun

, Law.

, plural at·tor·neys-in-fact.

1. a person authorized by power of attorney to act on the authorizer's behalf outside a court of law.

Example Sentences

Manafort signed the deed of trust as “attorney-in-fact” for Yohai, who had granted Manafort the power to act as his attorney on Dec. 1, 2016, according to the lawsuit.

From Reuters

Registration optional This international registration is entirely optional with persons interested, since they are free to apply, personally or through an attorney-in-fact, for registration in each one of the States in which they seek protection.

From Project Gutenberg

Whether an attorney-in-fact — meaning the person appointed by the power-of-attorney document to act on another’s behalf — has a duty to keep other heirs and siblings informed will depend on how the document is worded, the applicable state law and the facts of the situation.

From New York Times

Unless the law or the document requires disclosure, an attorney-in-fact is usually not required to share any details with the heirs.

From New York Times

An agent signing on behalf of a principal should sign as "Andy Agent, as attorney-in-fact for Paul Principal."

From Washington Post