01 n. The faculty of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality.
pl.
Agencies ((ā"jen*sĭz))
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1.
The faculty of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality.“The superintendence and agency of Providence in the natural world.” — Woodward.
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2.
The office of an agent, or factor; the relation between a principal and his agent; business of one intrusted with the concerns of another.
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3.
The place of business of an agent.
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4.
An organization or business that provides some service, primarily for other organizations; as, an advertising agency.
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5.
An administrative division of a government; as, a state welfare agency; a motor vehicle agency; the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Syn.
Action; operation; efficiency; management.