Agent

usgb/ˈeɪdʒənt/
noun

A person who acts on behalf of another person or group.

She is acting as the agent for the company's Asian clients
Visual representation of "agent" - A person who acts on behalf of another person or group

Often appears as...

  • estate agent
  • travel agent
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Agent's Authority

Understand that an agent has authority from someone else to act on their behalf in specific situations.

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As my agent, you can sign the contract for me.
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Not Always Physical

An agent can represent someone without being physically present.

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She will be my agent at the negotiations via video call.
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