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Agency

Implied Authority

A concise definition for the California Real Estate Exam study guide.

Definition

Authority to do acts reasonably necessary to carry out authority the principal has expressly granted. Not directly stated but reasonably inferred.

Why it matters on the California real estate exam

Know the definition, recognize how the term appears in a fact pattern, and compare it with related concepts before choosing an answer.

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Chapter 2: Agency, Fiduciary Duties & Disclosure →