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Always depends where you are. In Canada (and most English-based Legal systems), it is called "Power of Attorney" if you have been mandated by someone to act on its behalf.

However, different Laws and Regulations might offer legal powers to specific individuals, as, per example, Section 25 of the Criminal Code of Canada allows Police Officer to have the Legal Right & Power to arrest an individual.

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