Someone authorized to act on behalf of another is generally known as a(n):

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An agent is someone who is authorized to act on behalf of another, such as a representative or a personal assistant. An independent contractor is a self-employed person who provides services to another party, but is not considered an employee. An employee is someone who works for an employer under a contract of employment, and a surety is someone who guarantees the performance of another party. Therefore, the best choice in this scenario is A) Agent.

Someone Authorized to Act on Behalf of Another Is Generally