A person whom the agent names to act for the principal in the business of agency, under the express or implied authority to name, is called _____
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Section 194 of the Indian Contract Act defines a 'substituted agent' as a person named by the original agent to act for the principal, with the principal's express or implied authority. Unlike a sub-agent (who works under the agent), a substituted agent has a direct relationship with the principal.