Agency
Under Wyoming agency law, 'apparent authority' means:
AAuthority explicitly granted in the agency agreement
BAuthority that third parties reasonably believe the agent has based on the principal's conduct✓ Correct
CAuthority the agent gives themselves without the principal's knowledge
DAuthority implied by the customs of the real estate industry
Explanation
Apparent authority arises when the principal's conduct leads third parties to reasonably believe the agent has authority. The principal may be bound by the agent's acts even if actual authority was not granted, if the principal created the appearance of authority.
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