actual authority

noun

Definitions of actual authority

English

authority either expressly given to an agent by the principal, or given by the law and not denied by the principal

If the Agent has acted without actual authority, he may be liable to indemnify the Principal for any resulting loss or damage.

English

the official responsibility and permission given to a person for a particular task or area of activity

His actual authority is limited to budgets and personnel over which he exercises direct control.