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poa

(ˈpəʊə)

(Plants) a type of grass

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Poa - chiefly perennial grasses of cool temperate regions

genus Poa

liliopsid genus, monocot genus - genus of flowering plants having a single cotyledon (embryonic leaf) in the seed

family Graminaceae, family Gramineae, family Poaceae, Graminaceae, Gramineae, grass family, Poaceae - the grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane

blue grass, bluegrass - any of various grasses of the genus Poa

June grass, Kentucky blue, Kentucky bluegrass, Kentucy blue grass, Poa pratensis - valuable meadow and pasture grass in Europe and especially central United States having tall stalks and slender bright green leaves; a chief constituent in lawn grass mixtures

Agrostis alba, Poa nemoralis, wood meadowgrass - slender European grass of shady places; grown also in northeastern America and temperate Asia

Translations

POA

A. N ABBR (Brit) =Prison Officers' Association sindicato de empleados de cárcel

B. ABBR (Comm) =price on application → el precio a solicitud

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POA

(Brit) abbr of Prison Officers’ Association → Verband m → der Justizvollzugsbeamten

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POA

[ˌpiːəʊˈeɪ] n abbr (Brit) =Prison Officers' Association → sindacato degli agenti di custodia

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It is advisable to arrange a PoA now when you are fit and able to do so, because it might be too late if you become ill or incapacitated.

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If you do not set up a PoA and you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself, the person then making decisions on your behalf may not be the person you would have chosen.

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"The POA chief said that late Naqi Mohsin, who was a former national badminton champion rendered meritorious services for the cause of badminton in different roles as a former secretary, PBF, Vice President Badminton Asia and Vice President Development Badminton Asia for South East Asia and his services for the cause of the game as a player as well as an outstanding promoter of badminton in Pakistan and Asia will always be remembered," said Muhammad Khalid Mehmood, Secretary, POA, here on Friday.

POA condoles death of SVP badminton federation

Talking to reporter, Khalid Mehmood, Secretary General, POA, said netball is not an affiliated unit of POA as it lost its affiliation in 2012.

POA wants PNF to get re-affiliation

Talking to APP, Khalid Mehmood, Secretary General, POA, said netball is not an affiliated unit of POA as it lost its affiliation in 2012.

POA wants PNF to get re-affiliation

Talking to The Nation, Arif Ibrahim said: 'I have received the POA letter on Wednesday.

DG lashes out at POA for blackmailing PSB

Charity Age Scotland is urging people to consider appointing a POA to safeguard against illness in the years ahead of them.

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RIYADH: The Kingdom's legal eagles have launched a new electronic system to allow Saudi citizens residing abroad to quickly set up powers of attorney (PoA).

Justice Ministry launches system to issue electronic PoA through Saudi missions abroad

According to a statement issued by the Japanese Embassy, the ambassador welcomed the POA president at his official residence - one year ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

POA chief meets Japanese ambassador

The fact is that POAs are often overlooked - many have drawn up a will but few seem to have a POA.