0 a business that represents one group of people when dealing with another group: --
the Central Intelligence Agency
an advertising/employment/estate/travel agency
1 the ability to take action or to choose what action to take: --
2 a business acting for or representing a person, an organization, or another business: --
the Environmental Protection Agency
federal agencies
an advertising/employment agency
3 a business that provides a service to other people or organizations: --
4 a government department that is responsible for a particular activity: --
a government/federal/state agency
security/intelligence/immigration, etc. agency In a lengthy response to the report, the immigration agency stated that it will follow the recommendations.
Scottish Natural Heritage, the conservation agency, has finally managed to get approval for the project.
Other helpers would appreciate additional services from other agencies - but older people are not always willing to accept these.
The combined prejudices of advertisers and advertising agencies has resulted in a continued negative attitude towards the older population.
Many psychological and social factors need to be taken into account before assuming policies that characterize secure information sharing in and among agencies.
There are several challenges for agencies involved in conducting good international investigations of foodborne illness.
However, the company's financial position was overshadowed by low prices and non-payment by government agencies.
The financial well-being of the water sector in many countries has been undermined by the non-payment of water bills by government agencies.
Established full-time workers employed by these companies and by state agencies are also included in this category.
Does knowledge-based aid make for more efficient and effective agencies ?