Agency
Under Mississippi agency law, an agent who has 'actual authority' may act on behalf of the principal because:
AA third party believed the agent had authority
BThe principal expressly or impliedly granted the agent authority to act✓ Correct
CThe agent has a real estate license
DThe agent has acted on behalf of the principal before
Explanation
Actual authority comes from the principal — either expressly (written or oral grant of authority) or impliedly (authority reasonably necessary to carry out express authority). Actual authority is the agent's real authority granted by the principal, as distinguished from apparent authority (which is based on third-party perception).
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