<P> A power of attorney ( POA ) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another 's behalf in private affairs , business , or some other legal matter . The person authorizing the other to act is the principal , grantor , or donor ( of the power ) . The one authorized to act is the agent or , in some common law jurisdictions , the attorney - in - fact . </P>
<P> A power of attorney ( POA ) or letter of attorney is a written authorization to represent or act on another 's behalf in private affairs , business , or some other legal matter . The person authorizing the other to act is the principal , grantor , or donor ( of the power ) . The one authorized to act is the agent or , in some common law jurisdictions , the attorney - in - fact . </P>
person who has been given power to act for others
person who has been given power to act for others
A power of attorney
A power of attorney