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Webster 1913 Edition
agency
a′gen-cy
(ā′jen-sy̆)
, Noun.
pl.
Agencies
(ā′jen-sĭz)
. 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.
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.
3.
The place of business of an agent.
Syn. – Action; operation; efficiency; management.
Webster 1828 Edition
Agency
A'GENCY
,Noun.
1.
The quality of moving or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; operation; instrumentality; as, the agency of providence in the natural world.2.
The office of an agent, or factor; business of an agent entrusted with the concerns of another; as, the principal pays the charges of agency.Definition 2025
agency
agency
English
Noun
agency (plural agencies)
- The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power; action or activity; operation.
- The superintendence and agency of Providence in the natural world. --Woodward.
- A person or thing through which power is exerted or an end is achieved: instrumentality, means.
- The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
- An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
- A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
- Central Intelligence Agency
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Translations
faculty of acting or of exerting power
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agent — see agent
office of an agent, or factor
place of business of an agent
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government office
bond issued by a US government-backed entity
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