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Secret agency and the apparent authority doctrine

James Bond is a secret agent for the British government (although he’s not an especially well-kept secret). Bond reports to “M,” a senior government official. Bond’s relationship with his government is that of agent (Bond) and principal (M, or the government). An agent is one empowered to act for a principal. The acts of an agent are ...

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