Authority that a third person, in view of the circumstances, the conduct of the parties, and a lack of notice or knowledge to the contrary, may reasonably consider to exist is known as:
A) actual implied.
B) apparent.
C) actual express.
D) None of these.

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Apparent authority is when a third party reasonably believes, based on the principal's conduct, that an agent has authority to act, even if the agent does not have actual authority.

Authority That a Third Person, in View of the Circumstances