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A person whom the agent names to act for the principal in the business of agency, under the express or…

Under Section 194 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person whom the agent names, under express or implied authority, to act for the principal in the business of the agency…

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A person whom the agent names to act for the principal in the business of agency, under the express or implied authority to name, is called:

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Under Section 194 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, a person whom the agent names, under express or implied authority, to act for the principal in the business of the agency is a "Substituted Agent". Such a person is the principal's agent, unlike a "Sub-agent", who is employed by and acts under the control of the original agent.

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