Q: What are expressed and implied authority in partnership firm ?

Ans: The Authority in Partnership firm can be expressed Authority and implied authority.  The expressed authority in partnership firm means that it is specifically decided by all and it is mentioned that it is the authority of partner.  The actual authority is expressed authority.  

The implied authority is assumed by some indirect permission and it is not expressed and mentioned about the authority of partner by direct permission.

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