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agency

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1 a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization

the federal agency charged with enforcing laws and regulations regarding the use of firearms

Synonyms of agency

arm, branch, bureau, department, desk, division, office, service

Words Related to agency

subdepartment, subdivision

2 something used to achieve an end

by what agency do you plan to acquire this fortune?

Synonyms of agency

agent, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, vehicle

Words Related to agency

determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool

activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger

antecedent, cause, occasion, reason

subagency, subagent

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