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procura

power of attorney

noun proh-KOO-rah Less Common

Also means

prosecutor's office

Usage Note

Procura (f.) has two distinct meanings depending on context: in civil law it is a 'power of attorney' (procura notarile), authorising someone to act on another's behalf; in criminal law it refers to the public prosecutor's office (la Procura della Repubblica). Learners should note which legal domain they are in.

Examples

"Ha firmato la procura per il fratello."

Natural Translation

He signed the power of attorney for his brother.

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