1. a person authorized to act for another
2. the authority to represent someone else, especially in voting
3. a document giving such authority

1. relating to or serving as a proxy

Examples

• She voted by proxy since she couldn’t attend the meeting.
• The board appointed him as proxy for the absent shareholders.
• You need to sign a proxy form to authorize someone else to vote.
• The company uses a proxy server to filter internet traffic.
• This data serves as a proxy measure for economic growth.
• He acted as his father’s proxy in the business negotiations.
• The proxy vote was crucial in determining the outcome.