The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power. / (sociology, philosophy, psychology) The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.

plural of agency

(US, humorous) The National Security Agency.

plural of travel agency

(US) A news agency

An organisation that gathers and distributes news to newspapers and radio and television broadcasters. / (Ireland, Australia) Alternative form of newsagency

plural of relief agency

An organisation that gathers and distributes news.

A humanitarian organization trying to bring relief to the poor and needy.

A company that provides customers with companions for a fee, usually for sexual services, which services are not performed on company premises.