Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun proxy

2 senses of proxy

Sense 1
proxy, placeholder, procurator -- (a person authorized to act for another)
       => agent -- (a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations)

Sense 2
proxy -- (a power of attorney document given by shareholders of a corporation authorizing a specific vote on their behalf at a corporate meeting)
       => power of attorney -- (a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent)