Apparent authority is when a principal (company) gives express authorization to its agent to undertake certain tasks.

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Apparent authority occurs when a principal creates the appearance of an agent's authority, leading a third party to reasonably believe that the agent is authorized to act on the principal's behalf, even if the agent has not been expressly authorized to undertake those tasks.

Apparent Authority Is When a Principal (Company) Gives Express Authorization