Proxy has different meanings when talking about different subjects:
Basically, "proxy" means "stands for".
- In computing, a proxy server is a server which clients use to access other computers.
- A proxy marriage is when two people are getting married separately, but are getting married to one another.
- A proxy murder is when a person murders on behalf of someone else.
- A proxy vote is when a person votes on behalf of someone else, usually occurring in public and private companies requiring votes for decisions.
- A web proxy is a server that fetches web pages for a user. Web proxies often hide your browser history and can bypass local internet restrictions.
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