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procuration

pro·cu·ra·tion [ pròkyə ráysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. acquiring of something: the obtaining of something, especially by effort ( formal )

2. crime providing of prostitute: the crime of providing somebody for prostitution

3. law engaging of procurator: the engaging of an agent to manage somebody's affairs

4. law authorizing of procurator: the authorization given to somebody who acts as an agent to manage somebody else's affairs

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin procuration-< procurat- (see procurator)]
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