agencies

a-gen-cies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of agency; organizations or businesses that provide a particular service.

  2. 2.

    Departments or administrative divisions of a government.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    government agencies — Official bodies that carry out government functions.
  • •
    law enforcement agencies — Police and other organizations that enforce the law.

Related words

See also: agency, agent, organization
Synonyms: bureaus, offices, organizations

Etymology

Plural form of agency, from Medieval Latin agentia, from Latin agens, present participle of agere ("to do, act").