CompactLaw Legal Glossary

Agency

An agreement where a principal appoints an agent to represent the principal in a certain geographical area, usually known as a territory. The agent usually passes on sales leads to the principal, who handles the actual sale. In return the agent receives a fee or commission from the sale from the principal.
 
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