agent; representative; proxy; figurehead
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
agent; authorized representative; proxy
neutralA neutral term widely used in legal, commercial, and diplomatic contexts. The authorization is typically formal and legitimate.
He appointed a lawyer as his litigation agent.
The brand has designated an exclusive sales agent in China.
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You need to have two witnesses or one legal agent present when signing this document.
noun
figurehead; front; stooge
derogatoryOften carries a negative or secretive connotation, implying the person is a nominal or covert representative serving hidden interests.
The investigation found that the company's legal representative was merely a front for the real boss behind the scenes.
He was accused of being an agent for foreign forces, engaging in espionage.
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This puppet regime is nothing but a proxy for the colonizers.