agen·cy
Pronounced:
/ˈeɪʤənsi/
Function:
nounInflected forms:
plural agen·ciesMeaning:
[count] 1 : a business that provides a particular service ▪ an insurance/travel/employment agency ▪ a prominent ad agency
2 : a government department that is responsible for a particular activity, area, etc. ▪ federal law enforcement agencies ▪ the federal agency in charge of printing money ▪ various government agencies
2 : a government department that is responsible for a particular activity, area, etc. ▪ federal law enforcement agencies ▪ the federal agency in charge of printing money ▪ various government agencies
through the agency of
formal : by using the help or services of (something or someone) ▪ The treaty was ratified through the agency of a neutral country.