A person who is delegated the authority to act only in a particular kind of transaction, under definite instructions, and with specific limits on the scope of his or her authority, is called a:
A) general agent.
B) hired agent.
C) special agent.
D) super-agent.

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A special agent is authorized to act only in a particular kind of transaction with specific limits on the scope of his or her authority. General agents have broader authority and can act on behalf of their principal in a variety of transactions, while hired agents are generally temporary and have limited authority. Super-agent is not a recognized term in agency law.

A Person Who Is Delegated the Authority to Act Only