The office or function of an agent; also, the relationship between a principal and that person's agent.
A medium through which power is exerted or an end is achieved.
A department or other administrative unit of a government; also, the office or headquarters of, or the district administered by such unit of government.
The capacity, condition, or state of acting or of exerting power.
An establishment engaged in doing business for another; also, the place of business or the district of such an agency.
The capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
An agent entrusted with the possession of goods to be sold in the agent's name.
A merchant earning a commission by selling goods belonging to others.
A person entrusted with a confidential task, often secretly to place a bet.