# im Auftrag

im Auftrag is a German adverb meaning “per procurationem”.

## Meanings

1. _idiomatic_ per procurationem, per pro, p.p.; indicates that a signatory is not of themselves qualified to sign, but has been instructed or authorized to do so by someone responsible. Unlike English usage, the latter’s name is usually not indicated.
   - Im Auftrag, Weber, Oberstudienrat.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see im, Auftrag: by instruction, order (in other contexts)

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