Legal Question

Question

How would you translate for power of attorney "Know all men by these presents"? If Heidita could answer, I would appreciate it.

Answer 1

Also, if someone does not know what this means:

Those are typical, time honored words that introduce a legal instrument, especially deeds of conveyance, wills power of attorney, etc.

The phrase comes from English Common Law. It means,

"know all people by the words in this document that . . . "

Answer 2

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know all men by these presents

1. conste por la presente

know all men by these presents Interjection

1. conste por el presente documento, comuníquese, sépase por la presente

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