agency

/ˈeɪdʒənsi/
noun
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Definition

1

A business or organization that provides a particular service, especially one that represents or acts on behalf of another person or organization

She works for a travel agency that specializes in planning trips to exotic destinations.

2

The ability or capacity to act independently and make decisions that affect one's life or the world around them

The new policy aims to give people more agency over their own healthcare decisions.

Synonyms

firmMore formal, often used for businesses or companies bureauTypically used for government or official organizations officeCan refer to a physical location or a department within an organization

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