A partner who does not have actual authority to order a fax machine for the partnership office probably does not have apparent authority either.

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Apparent authority refers to the power a partner appears to have to outsiders based on the partnership's conduct or business practices, even if the partner doesn't have actual authority. A partner could lack actual authority but still have apparent authority if the partnership's conduct leads third parties to reasonably believe the partner has such authority.

A Partner Who Does Not Have Actual Authority to Order