委任代理人 (いにんだいりにん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
authorized agent
Legal term for a person granted authority to act on another's behalf, typically through a power of attorney or similar mandate.
committee, entrust to, leave to
任responsibility, duty, term 代substitute, change, convert 理logic, arrangement, reason Similar words
- 代理人
代理人 is a general agent or representative, while 委任代理人 specifically emphasizes being authorized through a mandate or power of attorney.
- 法定代理人
法定代理人 is a legal representative appointed by law (e.g., parent for a minor), whereas 委任代理人 is appointed by the principal's own will.
Etymology
Compound of 委任 (inin, 'mandate, delegation') and 代理人 (dairinin, 'agent, representative').
