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valtakirja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • credential adj Pertaining to or serving as an introduction or recommendation (to someone).
  • credentials noun Documents or qualifications that prove a person is who they claim to be or is qualified for a role.
  • license verb To give official permission or authorization to do something.
  • mandate noun An official order, command, or authorization to carry out a particular action.
  • proxy noun A person authorized to act or vote on behalf of someone else.
  • warrant noun An official document issued by a court or authority giving legal permission for an action, such as an arrest or search.

Senses

valtakirja is used for these senses in English:

  • credential (informal) Evidence of skill or excellence.
  • credentials documentary evidence of someone's right to credit or authority
  • letters patent (law) A type of legal document in the form of an open letter issued by an authority to direct that some action be taken; to grant a monopoly, right, status, or title to a person or organization; to record a contract.
  • license A legal document giving official permission to do something; a permit.
  • mandate An official or authoritative command; an order or injunction; a commission; a judicial precept; an authorization.
  • power of attorney (countable, legal) A legal document allowing one person to act as the agent of another.
  • proxy The authority to act for another, especially when written.
  • warrant (countable) An order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.

credentials — full definition

  1. noun Documents or qualifications that prove a person is who they claim to be or is qualified for a role.
  2. noun A username and password, or similar details, used to log in to a system.

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