procuration

procuration is a Noun

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] 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.