A principal gives an agent express authority to "get his car running right." The authority that the agent has to enter into contracts for the purchase of auto parts is:

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Implied authority is the authority that is necessary to carry out the principal's express authority. In this case, the agent was given express authority to "get the car running right," which implies authority to purchase necessary parts. Therefore, the agent's authority to purchase auto parts is implied authority.

A Principal Gives an Agent Express Authority to "Get His