Simple English definitions for legal terms
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An agent is someone who is allowed to act for someone else. The person they are acting for is called the principal. This relationship can be made on purpose or happen without planning. To learn more, look up Agency Law.
An agent is someone who is given permission to act on behalf of another person, known as the principal. This relationship can be created intentionally or through actions.
These examples illustrate how an agent is authorized to act on behalf of someone else in a specific context. The agent has a duty to act in the best interest of the principal and follow their instructions.