An agent of the person giving him/her the power of attorney (for a specific purpose or for general purposes) to act on his or her behalf. The attorney-in-fact’s power and responsibilities depend on the specific powers granted in the power of attorney document.
An agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name.
A merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others.
A person entrusted with a confidential task, often secretly to place a bet.