Agency
Apparent authority in an agency relationship is created by:
AA written agency agreement
BThe principal's conduct that leads a third party to reasonably believe an agency exists✓ Correct
CA court order
DThe agent's unilateral decision to represent a client
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when the principal's words or conduct create a reasonable belief in a third party that an agency relationship exists, even if no formal agreement was made.
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