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general agent

noun

Definition of general agent

1 : one employed to transact generally all legal business entrusted by a principal
2 : an insurance company agent working within a specified area

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The company is close to the Russian military, and its alleged front company was nominated as the general agent of the Russian naval fleet, according to a September 2016 email the alleged front company sent to another firm, the indictment said. Aruna Viswanatha, WSJ, "U.S. Charges Five Russians, Three Syrians Over Alleged Sanctions Violations," 12 June 2018 Union housekeepers in city hotels earn more than $21 an hour, with good benefits and a pension, said Jaimie McNeil, a general agent with the union. Tim Logan, BostonGlobe.com, "As Boston targets Airbnb, workers worry about jobs," 4 June 2018 Joanne was a supportive partner to Jerry and their agency, The Coursey Agency, as well as a mentor to many general agent's spouses in the Connecticut Mutual Life family for 30 years. courant.com, "Joanne C. Coursey," 15 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of general agent

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Legal Definition of general agent

see agent