A person who acts on behalf of another, in legal, business, or everyday contexts. Covers roles such as proxy, deputy, substitute, and attorney.
I had a representative attend the meeting on my behalf.
弁護士が代理人として契約を結んだ。
The lawyer concluded the contract as an agent.
He became the president's proxy.
He appointed an agent to handle the contract.
The negotiations were carried out through an agent.
I asked a lawyer to act as my agent.