Procura (en. Procure)

/pʁo.ky.ʁa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Document by which a person grants another the power to act in their name.
He signed a power of attorney to allow his lawyer to represent him.
Il a signé une procura pour permettre à son avocat de le représenter.
Legal act aimed at delegating powers.
The power of attorney is often used in legal matters.
La procura est souvent utilisée dans les affaires juridiques.

Etymology

From Latin 'procurare', meaning 'to take care of'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to set up a power of attorney
To establish a legal document allowing someone to act on behalf of another person.
mettre en place une procura
to give power of attorney
To grant someone the power to act on behalf of another person.
donner procura
to have power of attorney
To be in possession of a legal document that authorizes acting on behalf of someone else.
avoir procura

Related Words

mandate
Authorization given by one person to another to act in their name.
mandat
delegation
Action of entrusting a task or power to another person.
délégation
representation
Action of acting on behalf of another person.
représentation

Slang Meanings

Temporary power granted to someone.
He gave me a power of attorney to buy tickets.
Il m'a filé une procura pour acheter des billets.
Casual expression to signify granted authorization.
You have my power of attorney to handle this case.
Tu as ma procura pour gérer ce dossier.