Representative Capacity
/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv kəˈpæsɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal authority in which a person acts on behalf of another, rather than for themselves.
The agent signed the contract in a representative capacity, binding the principal but not themselves.
- (n.) The role or status of acting as a delegate or proxy authorized to represent an entity in legal transactions.
He attended the meeting in his representative capacity as the company's legal counsel.
Forms
- representative capacity
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Commentary
Often appears in contracts and legal documents to clarify whether actions bind the actor personally or the party they represent.
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