procuration

 
Pronunciation: /ˌprɒkjʊˈreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] Law, dated
  • the appointment, authority, or action of an attorney.
  • archaic the action of procuring or obtaining something.

Origin:

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin procuratio(n-), from procurare 'attend to, take care of' (see procure)