1. The act of obtaining something, especially with care or effort; procurement
   "The procuration of rare artifacts for the museum was a challenging task"
    
2. A document giving someone authority to act on behalf of another; power of attorney
   "He signed the procuration, allowing his sister to manage his finances while he was abroad"
    
3. (historical) a payment made to a bishop or archdeacon by a church incumbent as a substitute for providing hospitality during visitations

Derived forms: procurations

Encyclopedia: Procuration