government agency — A department or organization that is part of the government and handles specific administrative functions
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A department or organization that is part of the government and handles specific administrative functions
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Example Sentences
- The new government agency was created specifically to handle alien invasion protocols.
- Every government agency seems to have its own complicated acronym that nobody can remember.
- The FDA is the government agency responsible for food and drug safety regulations.
government agency
NOUN[/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈeɪdʒənsi/]
A department or organization that is part of the government and handles specific administrative functions
The government agency reviews permits at the city licensing office.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Government derives from Latin gubernare (to steer, to govern), while agency comes from Latin agere (to act, to do). Together, the phrase evolved to denote an institutional body through which governmental action is executed.
Breakdown
govern (from Latin gubernare, to steer) + -ment (condition or act of) + agency (from Latin agere, to act + -cy, denoting state or institution).
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📝Examples
“The new government agency was created specifically to handle alien invasion protocols.”
“Every government agency seems to have its own complicated acronym that nobody can remember.”
“The FDA is the government agency responsible for food and drug safety regulations.”
“She submitted her application to three different government agencies for the research grant.”
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