What do you call an individual who is hired to perform tasks or represent someone else in interactions with third parties?

1872 Contract Act MCQs for PPSC, FPSC, NTS, and Pakistan government job tests. Select an option below, then read the explanation.

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Published
7 May 2019
Last updated
28 May 2026

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An agent is a person authorized to act on behalf of another in dealings with third parties. Unlike a servant or worker, an agent has the authority to represent and bind the principal in various transactions.

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