Proxy

[Contracted from procuracy. Cf. PROCTOR.] 1. The agency of one who acts as a substitute for another or his principal; authority to act for another, especially in a legislative capacity. I have no man's proxy; I speak only for myself. Burke.

2. The person who is substituted or deputed to act for another. Blackstone.
3. A writing by which one person authorizes another to vote in his place.
4. An election, or day of voting for officers of government. [Connecticut and Rhode Island.]
5. (Eng. Law.) The written appointment of a proctor in suits in the ecclesiastical courts. Burrill.
6. (Eccl.) A payment to a bishop or archdeacon on account of visitation. [Obs.] See PROCURATION.