The agent



Example: The agent acts on behalf of others

Definition


"The agent" refers to a person or entity authorized to act on behalf of others, typically in business, legal, or personal matters, representing their interests and making decisions or arrangements as their representative.

Etymology


The term "the agent" comes from the Latin word 'agere,' meaning 'to do' or 'to act.' Did you know? The word evolved through Old French 'agent' before entering English, emphasizing the idea of someone who acts or performs duties for another.

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"The agent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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