agency

US /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
UK /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/
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1.

a business or organization providing a particular service on behalf of another business, person, or group

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She works for a travel agency.
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The advertising agency created a new campaign.
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bureauofficefirmcompanyorganization
2.

government department or body

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The FBI is a federal agency.
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The environmental protection agency monitors pollution levels.
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departmentbureauofficeauthoritybody
3.

the capacity of an agent to act in the world

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Individuals have the agency to make their own choices.
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The novel explores themes of human agency in a dystopian society.
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autonomycontrolpowerinfluencevolition
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news agencytravel agencyadvertising agencycredit rating agency