Central Intelligence Agency
/ˈsɛntrəl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns əˈdʒɛnsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency responsible for foreign intelligence, covert operations, and national security analysis.
The Central Intelligence Agency plays a critical role in gathering foreign intelligence for U.S. policymakers.
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- central intelligence agency
- central intelligence agencies
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Commentary
In legal and governmental texts, references to the Central Intelligence Agency often relate to its statutory authorities and oversight under federal law.
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