noun
- a business or organization that provides a particular service
- a government department or office that handles specific matters
- the capacity or power to act independently and make choices
Usage: philosophical; formal
Examples
- She works for a travel agency downtown.
- The advertising agency created a memorable campaign.
- The Environmental Protection Agency monitors air quality.
- Federal agencies coordinate disaster relief efforts.
- Students need to develop their own agency in learning.
- The change came about through the agency of dedicated volunteers.
- He felt he had lost all agency in his life decisions.