A'gen-cy, n.

n. [Fr. agence, L. Lat. agentia, power of acting, from Lat. agens. See AGENT.]

1. The quality of acting or of exerting power; the state of being in action; action; instrumentality. “The superintendence and agency of Providence in the natural world.” Woodward.
2. The office of an agent, or factor; business of one intrusted with the concerns of another. “Rather than be at the charge of . . . agencies.” Swift.

Syn. — Action; operation; efficiency; management; performance.