Agency

Definition - Noun
1  : the person or thing through which power is exerted or an end is achieved <death by criminal ~ ­W. R. LaFave and A. W. Scott, Jr.>
2 a  : a consensual fiduciary relationship in which one party acts on behalf of and under the control of another in dealing with third parties
also
: the power of one in such a relationship to act on behalf of another
A principal is bound by and liable for acts of his or her agent that are within the scope of the agency.



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