What do you call a person who is empowered by someone else, known as the principal, to act on their behalf?

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6 Aug 2024
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An agent is someone who is legally authorized by a principal to perform actions or make decisions on their behalf. This distinguishes them from roles like servant, subordinate, or assistant, which do not necessarily involve such authority.

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