1. (noun) agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority
an administrative unit of government
"the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"
2. (noun) agency
a business that serves other businesses
3. (noun) agency
the state of being in action or exerting power
"the agency of providence"; "she has free agency"
4. (noun) representation, delegacy, agency
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
5. (noun) means, agency, way
how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
"a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
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Definition of 'agency' 
