Quasi-Governmental Agency
/ˈkwɑːza ˌɡʌvərnmɛntl ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) An organization that operates with some governmental authority and functions but retains partial private sector control or funding.
The quasi-governmental agency was responsible for managing public utilities while maintaining independence from direct government control.
Forms
- quasi-governmental agency
- quasi-governmental agencies
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Commentary
Use to denote entities with hybrid public-private characteristics, important in contexts of accountability and regulatory scope.
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