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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 division, arm, branch, bureau, department, desk, office, serviceWords 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, vehicleWords Related to agency determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool; weapon; 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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