proxy
|prox-y|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈprɑːk.si/
🇬🇧
/ˈprɒk.si/
acting on behalf
Etymology
Etymology Information
'proxy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'procuracie,' where 'procurare' meant 'to take care of.'
Historical Evolution
'procuracie' transformed into the modern English word 'proxy' through Old French 'procuracie.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to take care of or manage,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'acting on behalf of another.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person authorized to act on behalf of another.
She appointed her brother as her proxy to vote at the meeting.
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Noun 2
a document authorizing a person to act on behalf of another.
He signed a proxy to allow his lawyer to handle the transaction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35