Authority that applies only in specific circumstances is best described as a ...

• A. Primary proxy
• B. Secondary proxy
• C. Limited proxy
• D. General proxy

Answer: (C)

Authority that applies only in specific circumstances means the agent’s power is limited to defined situations or tasks. A limited proxy is exactly that: the person appointed can act only for certain purposes or under particular conditions, not in every matter. For example, you might set up a limited proxy to handle financial bills only while you’re traveling, or to make medical decisions only if you’re unable to communicate during a specific medical event. This restricted scope differentiates it from a general proxy, which would authorize broader, ongoing authority across many areas. It also contrasts with concepts like primary or secondary proxies, which relate to the order or backup of who acts, rather than how expansive their authority is.