noun
- The plural of procuration; the act of managing another person's affairs or obtaining something on their behalf.
- In ecclesiastical contexts, fees or payments collected by a bishop or other church official during visitations.
Usage: formal; legal
Usage: archaic; religious
Examples
- The lawyer handled multiple procurations for clients unable to attend court proceedings.
- She granted procurations to her son to manage her business affairs while she was abroad.
- The medieval bishop's procurations during his parish visits were a significant source of income.
- Legal procurations must be properly documented and witnessed to be valid.
- The company required procurations from all shareholders before making major decisions.