Agency
Apparent authority in agency law means:
AThe agent's actual authorized actions
BAuthority a third party reasonably believes the agent has based on the principal's conduct✓ Correct
CAuthority expressly granted in a written agreement
DAuthority implied by law for necessary acts
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when a principal's actions or representations lead a third party to reasonably believe the agent has authority, even if it was not expressly granted.
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