1. the action of obtaining something, especially with care or effort
Usage: formal
2. the authority to represent someone else, especially in legal matters
Usage: legal

Examples

• The procuration of rare manuscripts required extensive networking with collectors.
• His procuration of the necessary permits took several months.
• The lawyer acted under procuration from his elderly client.
• She signed the document by procuration on behalf of her absent business partner.
• The procuration of funding for the project proved more difficult than expected.
• The bank required proper procuration documents before releasing the funds.