express agency

Definition of "express agency"
  1. A type of agency formed by a principal who provides clear and direct instructions, either orally or written, for an agent to take action on their behalf
How to use "express agency" in a sentence
  1. In a real estate transaction, an express agency is established when a homeowner signs a contract with a real estate broker to sell their home.
  2. With an express agency, a business owner authorizes an employee to negotiate a contract on their behalf.
  3. The relationship between a lawyer and a client often forms an express agency as the client provides clear directions for the lawyer to represent their interests.

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