legal representative

noun

: one who represents or stands in the place of another under authority recognized by law especially with respect to the other's property or interests: as

: personal representative

: an agent having legal status

especially : one acting under a power of attorney

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“Legal representative.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/legal%20representative. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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