Prox*im"i*ty (?), n. [L. proximitas: cf. F. proximitÈ See Proximate,
and cf. Propinquity, Approach.] The quality or state of being next in
time, place, causation, influence, etc.; immediate nearness, either in
place, blood, or alliance.
If he plead proximity of blood That empty title is with ease
withstood.
Dryden.
Prox"i*mo (?). [L., on the next, abl. of proximus next.] In the next
month after the present; -- often contracted to prox.; as, on the 3d
proximo.
Prox"y (?), n.; pl. Proxies (#). [Contr. from procuracy. Cf. Proctor.]
1. The agency for another who acts through the agent; authority to act
for another, esp. to vote in a legislative or corporate capacity.