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1. (n.) proxy
the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another.
2. proxy
the person so authorized; substitute; agent.
3. proxy
a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer, as at a meeting of stockholders.
Etymology: (1400–50; late ME prokesye, procusie, contr. of procuracy procuration. See procure , -acy)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) proxy, placeholder, procurator
a person authorized to act for another
2. (noun) proxy
a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) proxy
the agency for another who acts through the agent; authority to act for another, esp. to vote in a legislative or corporate capacity
2. (noun) proxy
the person who is substituted or deputed to act or vote for another
3. (noun) proxy
a writing by which one person authorizes another to vote in his stead, as in a corporation meeting
4. (noun) proxy
the written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts
5. (noun) proxy
see Procuration
6. (verb) proxy
to act or vote by proxy; to do anything by the agency of another
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U.S. National Library of Medicine |
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1. proxy
A person authorized to decide or act for another person, for example, a person having durable power of attorney.
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