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| − | A '''proxy''' is an instrument authorizing one person to represent, act, and vote for another at | + | 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. | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
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| + | *[http://dictionary.law.com/ Law Dictionary] | ||
| + | *[http://research.lawyers.com/glossary/ Glossary of Legal Terms] | ||
[[Category:Legal Terms]] | [[Category:Legal Terms]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:38, October 7, 2020
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.