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 资深译员重在,毕业于世界顶级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与监管和调查相关的法律文件。