Attorney

At·tor·ney

Attorney

n.

pl. Attorneys

  1. A substitute; a proxy; an agent. [Obs.]
    And will have no attorney but myself.
  2. One who is legally appointed by another to transact any business for him; an attorney in fact. (Law)

Phrases & Compounds
A power of attorney
a written authority from one person empowering another to transact business for him.

Attorney

v. t.
  1. To perform by proxy; to employ as a proxy. [Obs.]