an administrative unit of government; the Central Intelligence Agency; the Census Bureau; Office of Management and Budget; Tennessee Valley Authority

[ Syn: federal agency , government agency , bureau , office , authority ]

a business that serves other businesses

the state of being in action or exerting power; the agency of providence; she has free agency'

the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent

[ Syn: representation , delegacy ]

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

[ Syn: means , way ]