Proxies
/ˈprɒksiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals authorized to act on behalf of another, typically in voting or legal representation.
Shareholders voted by proxies at the meeting.
Forms
- proxy
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'proxies' most commonly refers to authorized representatives acting in place of principals, especially in corporate governance.
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