PROXY


Meaning of PROXY in English

/prok"see/ , n. , pl. proxies .

1. the agency, function, or power of a person authorized to act as the deputy or substitute for another.

2. the person so authorized; substitute; agent.

3. a written authorization empowering another person to vote or act for the signer, as at a meeting of stockholders.

4. an ally or confederate who can be relied upon to speak or act in one's behalf.

[ 1400-50; late ME prokesye, procusie, contr. of procuracy procuration. See PROCURE, -ACY ]

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