Agency

The difference between actual authority and apparent authority in Oklahoma agency law is:

AActual authority is express or implied by the principal; apparent authority arises from the principal's conduct that leads third parties to reasonably believe the agent has authority✓ Correct
BApparent authority is always broader than actual authority
CActual authority only comes from written agreements
DThere is no legal difference between them

Explanation

Actual authority is what the principal expressly or impliedly grants the agent. Apparent authority arises when the principal's actions or representations lead a third party to reasonably (but perhaps incorrectly) believe the agent has authority to act.

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