(Internet) A proxy that controls access to a resource that is expensive to create.

(networking) A proxy where the client server names the target server to connect to.

plural of proxy vote

plural of proxy representative

Abuse whereby one inflicts harm upon the target or victim through third parties. Abuse by proxy can also be seen as mobbing behavior where others are mobilized against the target.

(computing) a proxy server that may be accessed by any Internet user

(programming) A proxy that controls the copying of an object by deferring the copy until it is required by a client.

(Internet) A proxy that hides the complexity of and controls access to a complex set of classes.

(programming) A proxy that provides additional actions whenever an object is referenced, such as counting the number of references to the object.

a psychological disorder in which a caregiver and especially a parent induces the symptoms of a disease or injury in their child, falsifies the child's medical history, or tampers with the child's diagnostic specimens in order to create a situation that typically requires medical attention