English noun: proxy | |||
| 1. | proxy (person) a person authorized to act for another | ||
| Synonyms | placeholder, procurator | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | agent | ||
| 2. | proxy (communication) a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | power of attorney | ||