Agency
Apparent authority in agency law exists when:
AThe principal specifically grants authority in writing
BA third party reasonably believes the agent has authority based on the principal's actions or words✓ Correct
CThe agent acts beyond their granted authority
DThe agent's authority is obvious from their license
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when a principal's actions or statements cause a third party to reasonably believe the agent has authority to act. The principal may be bound by acts within the scope of apparent authority.
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