Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

Quick lookup for English, Urdu, and Latin legal terms used in Pakistani jurisprudence.

durable power of attorney

A power of attorney that remains in effect during the grantor's incompetency. ( Such instruments commonly allow an agent to make healthcare decisions for a patient who has become incompetent.

general power of attorney

See POWER OF ATTORNEY.

irrevocable power of attorney

A power of attorney that the principal cannot revoke. - Also termed power of attorney coupled with an interest. See power coupled with an interest under POWER.

power of attorney

1 An instrument granting someone authority to act as agent or attorneyin-fact for the grantor. - Also termed letter of attorney. 2. The authority so granted. Pl. powers of attorney. See ATTORNEY (1).

power of attorney coupled with an interest

See irrevocable power of attorney.

special power of attorney

A power of attorney that limits the agent's authority to only a specified matter.