agency in WordNet English dictionary

1. how a result is obtained or an end is achieved
   "a means of control"; "an example is the best agency of instruction"; "the true way to success"
   means  agency  way 
   
2. an administrative unit of government
   "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"
   agency  federal agency  government agency  bureau  office  authority 
   
3. a business that serves other businesses
   agency 
   
4. the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent
   representation  delegacy  agency 
   
5. the state of being in action or exerting power
   "the agency of providence"; "she has free agency"
   agency