proxy vote

[PROK-see vōt]
nounpl: proxy votes
voto por procuração
1. A vote cast by one person on behalf of another person who is absent or unable to vote in person
She submitted a proxy vote for the annual shareholder meeting because she couldn't attend in person.
Ela apresentou um voto por procuração para a assembleia geral de acionistas porque não podia comparecer pessoalmente.
2. The authorization or document that grants someone the right to vote on behalf of another
The board chairman requires a signed proxy vote form from all absent members.
O presidente da diretoria exige um formulário de procuração assinado de todos os membros ausentes.
Proxy voting is a common practice in corporate governance in both the USA and Brazil, allowing shareholders and members unable to attend meetings to participate in voting. In Brazilian companies and cooperatives, proxy votes are regulated by corporate law and require formal written authorization. The practice is essential for ensuring quorum and democratic participation in large organizations.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
proxyabsentee voteremote votedelegated vote
Antonyms / Antônimos
in-person votedirect vote

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
voto por procuração
Standard term used in corporate and government contexts
Rio de Janeiro
voto por procuração
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
voto por procuração
Common in corporate boardrooms and business settings
Portugal
voto por procuração
Same term used; also sometimes 'voto delegado' in legal contexts

Related Words

proxyvotingshareholderballotprocurationabsentee ballotdelegation

Related Idioms & Phrases

cast a proxy vote
grant proxy voting rights
proxy voting mechanism
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