POA
0 antonyms and opposites of POA, grouped by meaning.
Abbreviation — Plan of action: an agreed set of steps for dealing with a situation.
How to Use Poa
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Sense 1 is informal workplace shorthand. Sense 2 is strictly legal and normally written in capitals. Sense 3 appears mainly in UK property and trade listings.
Etymology
An initialism; each sense abbreviates a different phrase.
Full origin of POA →Frequently Asked Questions
What does POA mean in a text or at work?
Plan of action — an informal way of asking what the arrangement or next step is. "What's the POA for Friday?" simply means "what's the plan for Friday?"
What is the difference between POA and a will?
A power of attorney lets someone act for you while you are alive, typically if you become unable to manage your own affairs. A will only takes effect after you die. A POA automatically ends at death, at which point the will and the executor take over.
Why do property adverts say POA?
POA means "price on application": the seller has chosen not to publish a figure, so buyers must contact the agent. It is used for high-value or discreet sales, and sometimes where the price is expected to be negotiated.