Acting on behalf of someone else — representation or agency; the act of performing duties in another's stead.
社長は出張中なので、副社長が代理で会議に出席した。
Since the president was on a business trip, the vice president attended the meeting as his proxy.
委任状があれば代理で手続きを進められる。
With a letter of authorization, someone can carry out procedures as a representative.
彼女はクライアントの代理として契約書に署名した。
She signed the contract on behalf of the client.
A proxy, agent, deputy, or substitute — a person or organization acting in someone else's place.
当日は彼の代理として妹がスピーチをした。
On the day, his sister gave the speech as his stand-in.
この口座は代理を通じて管理されている。
This account is managed through an agent.
代理店を通して商品を販売している企業が増えている。
More companies are selling products through agencies.