Limited Power of Attorney
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈpaʊər əv əˈtɜːrni/
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- (n.) A legal document granting an agent authority to act on behalf of a principal only in specified matters or for limited acts.
She granted her brother a limited power of attorney to handle her car sale.
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Commentary
A limited power of attorney should clearly specify the scope and duration of the agent's authority to avoid unintended broad empowerment.
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