Procuration (en. Proxy)

/pʁo.ky.ʁa.sjɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Action of granting powers to someone to act on our behalf.

I granted a power of attorney to a friend so he could sign the contract.

J'ai donné une procuration à un ami pour qu'il puisse signer le contrat.

Official document that certifies this delegation of powers.

The power of attorney must be signed before a notary.

La procuration doit être signée devant un notaire.

From the Latin 'procuratio', which means 'the act of taking care of something'.

general power of attorney

Broad delegation of powers allowing someone to act on our behalf in various contexts.

procuration générale

to give a power of attorney

The process of granting powers to someone.

faire une procuration

to revoke a power of attorney

To withdraw the powers given to a person.

annuler une procuration

agent

Person who receives the power of attorney and can act on behalf of another.

mandataire

guarantor

Person who acts as a guarantor in a contract.

caution

The power to act for someone else, often used informally.

I gave my 'procu' to my sister so she could vote in my place.

J'ai donné ma 'procu' à ma sœur pour qu'elle puisse voter à ma place.

Designation of a person to make decisions on behalf of another, often in a relaxed setting.

He made a 'procu' for his brother so he could manage the party.

Il a fait une 'procu' pour son frère afin qu'il puisse gérer la fête.