- implied
- This word is used in law in contrast to "express"; i.e., where the intention in regard to the subjectmatter is not manifested by explicit and direct words, but is gathered by implication or necessary deduction from the circumstances, the general language, or the conduct of the parties. Term differs from "inferred" to the extent that the hearer or reader "infers" while the writer or speaker "implies".See also implied abrogation- agency- consent- contract- covenant- easement- malice- notice- power- trust- use@ implied assertionsStatements which, while not expressed, may be deduced from what is written or spoken@ implied authorityIn law of agency, power given by principal to agent which necessarily follows from the express authority given though such power is not expressly asserted. The power of an agent to act on behalf of his principal which is inferred from the responsibilities imposed on the agent or necessary to carry out an agent's express authority. Actual authority may be either express or implied, "implied authority" being that which is necessary, usual and proper to accomplish or perform the main authority expressly delegated to an agent. Clark v. Gneiting, 95 Idaho 10, 501 P.2d 278, 280+ implied authorityActual authority circumstantially proved. That which the principal intends his agent to possess, and which is implied from the principal's conduct. It includes only such acts as are incident and necessary to the exercise of the authority expressly granted.@@ implied intentIntent which necessarily arises from language used in an instrument or from conduct of parties@ implied promiseFiction which the law creates to render one liable on contract theory so as to avoid fraud or unjust enrichment.See also equitable estoppel@ implied reservationType of easement created by grantor for benefit of land retained by him and not included in conveyance. Wolek v. Di Feo, 60 N.J.Super. 324, 159 A.2d 127@ implied reservation of water doctrineWhen Federal Government withdraws its land from public domain and reserves it for a federal purpose, the government, by implication, reserves appurtenant water then unappropriated to the extent needed to accomplish the purpose of the reservation. However, it reserves only that amount of water necessary to fulfill the purpose of the reservation, and no more. Cappaert v. U. S., 426 U.S. 128, 96 S.Ct. 2062, 2071, 48 L.Ed.2d 523@
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.