letter of attorney
Britishnoun
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In addition to the signed letter of attorney, Wexner appointed Epstein as the president of Wexner's Property and awarded him with generous sums of money.
From Salon
If an agent acts under special authority, his acts, within the scope of his authority, are binding upon his principal; but if he violates his instructions, and attempts to make a contract not warranted by his letter of attorney, his acts have no binding force upon his principal.
From Project Gutenberg
The constitution is their letter of attorney.
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All that might have been transacted by letter of attorney.”
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A special attorney is appointed by a deed called a power or letter of attorney, specifying the acts which he is authorized to do.
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