..., 481 (Iowa 1997). Thus, actual authority examines the principal's communications to the agent. Restatement (Third) of Agency § 2.01, at 80 (2006).
Apparent authority is authority..., 25-26 (Iowa 1997). Apparent authority focuses on the principal's communications to the third party. Restatement (Third) of Agency §§ 2.03, 3.03, at 113, 173-74. In other words, "[a]pparent...third party of the lack of authority. Restatement (Third) of Agency § 2.05, at 145-46. Moreover, based on principles of ratification, a principal may be liable when lie knowingly accepts the benefits of...