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 the above.

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Apparent authority is authority that a third person may reasonably consider to exist based on the circumstances and conduct of the parties, even if there is no actual authority granted or communicated. It arises when a principal leads a third party to believe that someone has authority, and the third party relies on that belief to their detriment. Actual implied and actual express authority require actual communication or authorization from the principal.

Authority That a Third Person,in View of the Circumstances,the Conduct