agency
/ˈeɪʤənsi/
noun
plural
agencies
agency
/ˈeɪʤənsi/
noun
plural
See Also
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Britannica Dictionary definition of AGENCY
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a government department that is responsible for a particular activity, area, etc.
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federal law enforcement agencies
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the federal agency in charge of printing money
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various government agencies
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through the agency of
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by using the help or services of (something or someone)
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The treaty was ratified through the agency of a neutral country.
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