Ostensible Agent Legal Meaning and Definition

Here is a simplified definition of the legal term Ostensible Agent.

Ostensible Agent (noun)

An ostensible agent refers to an individual who appears or seems to be an agent of a company or person, because they have been given the necessary tools or support (like stationery, a desk, or visiting cards) to make other people believe they are part of the company. This appearance can be due to the actions, behavior or consent of the person or company they are representing. While they may not be officially recognized as an agent, they are perceived this way by third parties.