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ostensible authority

noun

authority which is apparent, appearing to be true, which the principal, intentionally or carelessly, causes or allows a third party to believe the agent hasThe director had ostensible authority to sell a part of the business as the company was aware of his actions and did not stop him.

Synonyms and Other Spellings

apparent authority