procuracy

noun

proc·​u·​ra·​cy

ˈpräkyərəsē

plural -es

1

archaic : the office or functions of a proctor or procurator

2

archaic : management or direction of affairs for another

Word History

Etymology

Middle English procuracie, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin procuratia, alteration of Latin procuratio procuration

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