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Meaning
Noun
●
The
capacity
,
condition
, or state of
acting
or of
exerting
power.
●
In Philosophy, Psychology & Sociology:
The
capacity
of individuals to
act
independently
and to make their own
free
choices.
●
A
medium
through which power is
exerted
or an end is achieved.
●
The
office
or
function
of an
agent
; also, the relationship between a
principal
and that
person's
agent
.
●
An
establishment
engaged
in
doing business
for another; also, the
place of business
or the
district
of such an agency.
●
In Collectives:
A
department
or other
administrative
unit
of a government; also, the
office
or
headquarters
of, or the
district
administered
by such
unit
of government.
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Origin
agency
English
agentia
English
agens
Latin
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Etym
Synonyms
Action
Activity
Operation
Instrumentality
Means
Management
Related
Organization
Organisation
Institution
Authority
Bureau
Company
Entity
Department
Office
Corporation
Firm
Provider
Officer
Enterprise
Government
Commission
Team
Committee
Council
Association
Contractor
Employer
Initiative
Bank
Directorate
Authorities
Ombudsman
Institute
Executive
Employee
Org
Facility
Ngo
Group
Director
Business
Program
Ministry
Party
Airline
Service
Fund
Policy
Consultancy
Oversight
Specialist
Establishment
Board
State
Official
Alliance
Manager
Partner
Industry
Management
Community
Service Provider
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