representative, n, (17c) 1. One who stands for or acts on
behalf of another...
So if you're a re-presentative then you are standing for the PERSON. So are you accepting surety by stating that you are a representative?
Printed copy · Anthology Volume 4, page 448Printed copy from The Tender For Law Anthology, Volume 4, page 448 (printed 13 June 2014). Added by this site; not part of the Facebook export.