For an agent's implied authority to be effective, a principal must confirm it in writing.

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Implied authority is authority that an agent has not been expressly given, but is presumed to have based on the agent's position or duties. It can be effective without written confirmation from the principal. However, certain types of authority (such as the authority to sell real estate or enter into contracts that will take longer than a year to perform) must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds.

For an Agent's Implied Authority to Be Effective, a Principal