apparent influence
[əˈpærənt ˈɪnfluəns]
nounpl: apparent influences
influência aparente
1. A seeming or ostensible power or effect that something has over someone or something, which may not be real or substantive
The celebrity's apparent influence over teenage fashion trends was greater than initially expected.
A influência aparente da celebridade sobre as tendências de moda entre adolescentes era maior do que se esperava inicialmente.
2. In legal contexts, the apparent or visible exercise of power or authority, particularly regarding authority that seems to be possessed but may not be officially granted
The manager had apparent influence over hiring decisions, though the CEO retained final approval.
O gerente tinha influência aparente sobre as decisões de contratação, embora o CEO mantivesse a aprovação final.
3. An observable or evident sway or impact that something exerts, whether genuine or superficial
Social media has an apparent influence on consumer purchasing behavior.
As redes sociais têm uma influência aparente no comportamento de compra dos consumidores.
This term is frequently used in legal and business contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. In law, 'apparent influence' or 'apparent authority' is particularly important in contract law and agency law, where it refers to authority that appears to exist but may not be officially granted. The concept is crucial in understanding liability and the validity of agreements.
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