Apparent authority may arise by an agent's showing a third party a document from the principal authorizing the agent to enter into such a transaction.

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Apparent authority arises when a principal's actions, such as providing an agent with a document that authorizes the agent to act on the principal's behalf, lead a third party to reasonably believe that the agent has the authority to act.

Apparent Authority May Arise by an Agent's Showing a Third