1Acting on someone's behalf — carrying out a task, duty, or role in another person's place, typically under authorization.
部長が海外出張中のため、私が代理で会議に出た。
Since the manager was away on an overseas business trip, I attended the meeting in his place.
委任状さえあれば、代理で銀行の手続きができる。
With a letter of authorization, you can complete bank procedures as someone's proxy.
彼女は社長の代理としてサインした。
She signed as a proxy for the president.
病気の担任の代理で、隣のクラスの先生が授業をした。
Because the homeroom teacher was ill, the teacher from the next class taught in her place.
2A person or organization that acts in another's place — an agent, deputy, or representative.
契約を結ぶ前に、相手が本人か代理かを確認した。
Before signing the contract, I confirmed whether the other party was the actual person or a proxy.
この地域には家電メーカーの代理が何社もある。
There are several agents for home appliance manufacturers in this area.
弁護士を代理に立てて交渉を進めた。
We proceeded with the negotiations by appointing a lawyer as our representative.