general power of attorneyglossary / general power of attorney A power of attorney that authorizes an agent to transact business for the principal. Cf. special power of attorney. [Cases: Principal and Agent 97. C.J.S. Agency §§ 150–152.] 词条贡献者 双语律师Howard,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与欧美消费者隐私法规相关的法律文件。