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Actual authority is an agent's power to act on behalf of a principal, because such power was�expressly�or�impliedly�conferred. Express actual authority is when a principal directly tells the agent that they have the authority to take certain action. Implied actual authority is the authority that is based on the agent�s reasonable understanding of the principal�s instructions.�

See also: Express authority; Implied authority; Apparent authority