| − | A '''proxy''' is an instrument authorizing one person to represent, act, and vote for another at a shareholders' meeting of a corporation. | + | A '''proxy''' is an instrument authorizing one person to represent, act, and vote for another. Most commonly these are used at shareholder's meetings of a corporation, whereby a proxy will vote the shares per the shareholder's direction (or, if none is given, as the proxy deems advisable). |
| − | Alternatively, it is a tool used that allows a computer to mask its [[IP Address]] by using a false one. This type of proxy can be used for anonymity. | + | Alternatively, it is a tool used that allows a computer to mask its [[IP address]] by using a false one. This type of proxy can be used for anonymity. |