What type of authority exists when a principal's behaviour leads a third party to reasonably believe that someone has the authority to act as an agent, even though no such agency actually exists?
A) implied
B) secondary
C) implicit
D) apparent

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This is an example of apparent authority, where the behaviour or actions of the principal create the appearance of authority for someone to act as their agent, even if no actual agency exists.

What Type of Authority Exists When a Principal's Behaviour Leads