agency
agency
agen·cy
/ˈeıʤənsi/ noun , pl -cies [ count ]
1 : a business that provides a particular service
an insurance/travel/employment agency
a prominent ad agency
2 : a government department that is responsible for a particular activity, area, etc.
federal law enforcement agencies
the federal agency in charge of printing money
various government agencies
through the agency of
formal : by using the help or services of (something or someone)
The treaty was ratified through the agency of a neutral country.
