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Vocabulary Entry
agency
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A business or organization that provides a specific service, often on behalf of another party.
Example Sentences
"She applied to several advertising agencies before landing a job."
"The travel agency helped us plan our vacation itinerary."
"He works for an agency that specializes in government contracts."
N
noun
The capacity of individuals or groups to act independently and make their own choices.
Example Sentences
"The community members asserted their agency in the decision-making process."
"Recognizing her agency allowed her to take charge of her life."
"Advocacy programs often focus on increasing youth's sense of agency."
V
verb
To act on behalf of someone else; to represent someone or something.
Example Sentences
"The lawyer was able to agency her clients in negotiations."
"We need someone who can agency our interests during the meeting."
"She was chosen to agency the family in all legal matters."