What does procuration in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word procuration in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use procuration in French.

The word procuration in French means power of attorney, grant proxy, grant proxy to, by proxy, by proxy, live by proxy, proxy vote, vote by proxy. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word procuration

power of attorney

nom féminin (pouvoir, mandat) (law)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mme Martin a donné procuration à son fils pour signer l'acte de vente.
Mrs Martin is giving power of attorney to her son to sign the bill of sale.

grant proxy, grant proxy to

(investir [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

by proxy

locution adverbiale (à l'aide d'une délégation de pouvoir)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Comme j'étais en vacances à l'étranger à ce moment-là, j'ai voté par procuration aux dernières élections.

by proxy

locution adverbiale (par l'intermédiaire de [qqn/qch] d'autre)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

live by proxy

locution verbale (vivre [qch] par l'intermédiaire de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

proxy vote

nom masculin (vote via une tierce personne)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

vote by proxy

locution verbale (voter par l'intermédiaire de [qqn])

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
En cas d'absence, il votera par procuration.

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