Stockholder dissidents opposed to an impending takeover in the view that it will dilute value may also use a proxy fight to stop it.

Filter methods use a proxy measure instead of the error rate to score a feature subset.

To their consternation, he then used their proxy votes to seize control of the company.

It might be possible to get round this by using a proxy service that reroutes you through a server in another country.

Voters must provide a reason for using a proxy, such as being away on vacation.