Category:Procuration

Proc`u*ra"tion n. Etym: [l. procuratio: cf. F. procuration. See Procure.]

1. The act of procuring; procurement.

2. The management of another's affairs.

3. The instrument by which a person is empowered to transact the Affairs of another; a proxy.

4. (ch. of eng.)

Defn: a sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or archdeacon, now To the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent, as a Commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called Also proxy. Procuration money (law), money paid for procuring a loan. Blackstone.