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Pronunciation : Proc`u*ra"tion n.
Etymology : [L. procuratio: cf. F. procuration. See Procure.]
Definition : 1. The act of procuring; procurement.

2. The management of another's affairs.

3. The instrument by which a person is empowered to transact the affairs of another; a proxy.

4. (Ch. of Eng.)

Defn: A sum of money paid formerly to the bishop or archdeacon, now to the ecclesiastical commissioners, by an incumbent, as a commutation for entertainment at the time of visitation; -- called also proxy. Procuration money (Law), money paid for procuring a loan. Blackstone.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913