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agency n. [
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"
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agency n. a business that serves other businesses
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agency n. the state of being in action or exerting power; "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency"
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agency n. [
representation, delegacy] the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
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agency n. [
means, 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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