der Bevollmächtigte
Translation
authorized representative, agent, proxy, plenipotentiary
Examples
Der Bevollmächtigte unterschrieb den Vertrag.
The authorized representative signed the contract.
Sie handelte als Bevollmächtigte ihrer Firma.
She acted as the authorized representative of her company.
Grammar Patterns
the representative ((of sb.)) the representative of sb. He is the president's representative.
to act as a representative to act as a representative She is acting as a representative.
Similar Words
Vertreter (representative), Agent (agent)
Etymology
Derived from 'Vollmacht' (power of attorney), which is 'voll' (full) + 'Macht' (power). A 'Bevollmächtigter' is someone endowed with full power.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who has 'volle Macht' (full power) to act on someone else's behalf.