proxy – n : the written authorization given by one individual to another to cast a vote. Shareholders may sign a corporate proxy giving authorization to another person to vote for them in a shareholder vote.  Proxy is also a general term describing one who has the authority to represent or replace someone else, or anything that is a suitable replacement for another thing.

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