### Question
What is the definition of agent?


### Answer
The definition of **agent** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 666*:

> a person authorized to act on behalf of another person or a government and, in the case of an organization or government, includes a servant or employee, and a partner, director, officer, manager, and representative

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 666*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 31-EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT**

