definition of
agency

[1] #1 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". wn

[2] #2 agency n. a business that serves other businesses. wn

[3] #3 agency n. the state of being in action or exerting power; "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency". wn

[4] #4 agency n. [representation, delegacy] the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent. wn

[5] #5 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". wn