Power of Attorney
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /pow-er-uhv-uh-tur-nee/
Also spelled or known as: POA
Related: Letter of Authority, LOA
What does Power of Attorney mean? A legal document authorizing an individual or organization to act on behalf of another in specified legal, financial, or business matters.
Within the music industry, a power of attorney may authorize a publisher, administrator, attorney, manager, or royalty collection agent to execute documents, collect royalties, or conduct business on behalf of a rights holder.
Power of Attorney synonyms: POA, Letter of Authority, LOA, Legal Authorization, Attorney-in-Fact Authorization
Example sentence: “The songwriter granted a limited power of attorney for royalty collection.”
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