An agent has incidental authority to perform any act reasonably necessary to execute the express authority given to the agent.

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This is a principle of agency law known as the doctrine of implied authority. It means that an agent can do things that are reasonably necessary to carry out their authorized duties, even if those actions are not explicitly spelled out in the agency agreement.

An Agent Has Incidental Authority to Perform Any Act Reasonably