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Procuracy

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Abbott (1879)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The writing or instrument which authorizes a procurator to act. Cowell; Termes de la Ley. PROCURARE (Lat. from pro, for, and eurare, to take care of). To take care of another's affairs for him, or in his behalf; to see to the affairs of another; to govern; to manage; to take care of, or superintend. Dig. 17. 1. 34. PROCURATIO (Lat. from procurare, to manage). Management of another's affairs by his direction, and in his behalf; procuration; administration; agency. See "Procuration." A taking care of another. Spelman.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The written authority of a procurator.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Thewriting or instrument which authorizes a procurator to act Cowell; Termes de la Ley.

Dictionary of Terms and Phrases Used in American or English Jurisprudence

Benjamin Vaughan Abbott · 1879

The writing or instrument which authorizes a procurator to act. Cowel; Termes de la Ley.