Agency
An agent who creates the impression of being someone's agent through conduct, even without an express agreement, has created what type of agency?
AExpress agency
BOstensible (apparent) agency✓ Correct
CImplied agency
DRatified agency
Explanation
Ostensible (or apparent) agency arises when a principal's conduct leads a third party to reasonably believe an agency relationship exists, even if no formal agreement was made. The principal can be bound by the ostensible agent's actions.
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