Federal Agency
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A government entity created by the federal government to administer and enforce specific federal laws and regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency is a federal agency responsible for regulating pollution.
Forms
- federal agency
- federal agencies
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Commentary
The term typically refers to executive branch entities; legislative and judicial bodies are generally excluded from this classification.
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