signer pour ordre / signer p.o.

[white_ray]

Hello,

What is the English equivalent for “signer pour ordre”, and its abbreviation “signer p.o.” (if there is one)?

Context: When signing a document on behalf of an absent person.

Many thanks.
wr

 

[white_ray]

I think I just found a possible equivalent:

French term or phrase: Po (Pour ordre)
English translation: PP (per procurationem)

Is this correct?
Thanks,
wr

 

[exiled scot]

"pp" is correct

 

[alisonp]

You could even use "pp" as a verb: "she pp'd the document". It'd certainly be understood.

 

[ejay]

how do you pronounce it then?

 

[alisonp]

pee-peed, I suppose you'd write it.

 

[caméléonne]

This is probably a bit late, but I would advise against the idea of "pee-peed" as this has another, entirely unrelated, meaning...