implied agency

Definition of "implied agency"
  1. A relationship formed when a person's actions imply that they are acting on behalf of another, suggesting the existence of an agency agreement
How to use "implied agency" in a sentence
  1. Even though there was no formal contract, an implied agency was created when the store owner allowed the employee to negotiate purchases with suppliers.
  2. The prominent businessman faced legal trouble due to the actions of a person with whom he had an implied agency relationship.
  3. In the lawsuit, the plaintiff sought to prove there was an implied agency formed by the behavior of the two individuals.

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