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If a third party is led to reasonably believe that an agent is acting within the scope of his$/$her authority, even though the agent is exceeding his$/$her authority, the principal may still be bound by the agent's actions. In this case, the agent has bound the principal by

Select one:

a$.$ implied authority.

b$.$ apparent authority.

c$.$ express authority.

d$.$ incidental authority.