bemyndigande

Bemyndigande is a formal authorization given by a principal to another person or entity to act on the principal’s behalf in specific matters. It enables the recipient to perform defined acts, such as signing documents, making decisions, or representing the principal in legal or administrative relations. The authorization can be written or, in some contexts, oral, but written documentation is common to provide clarity and evidence.

A bemyndigande typically defines its scope, duration, and any conditions or geographic limits. It may be temporary or permanent and can be revocable by the grantor. The document or act creating the bemyndigande may specify monetary limits, types of transactions, or particular procedures that the recipient must follow.

In practice, bemyndigande is used in various fields. In private law, it is closely related to fullmakt (power of attorney), where a person is empowered to act for another in civil matters. In public administration and corporate governance, bemyndigande occurs when authorities delegate authority to officials or managers to perform certain tasks or sign agreements within defined boundaries.

Liability arises from the scope of the authorization. The principal is generally bound by the agent’s authorized acts, while the agent must act within the granted powers. Exceeding the scope or acting negligently can create liability for the agent, and revocation of the bemyndigande terminates the agent’s authority.

See also: fullmakt, delegation of authority, agency.