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/ɛɡ.zɪ.kʌ.tɪv ˈæ.dʒ.ən.si/ · ex.e.cu.tive.a.gen.cy
noun
- A department or organization within a government or corporation that is responsible for implementing policies and decisions. The executive agency in charge of environmental protection is working to reduce carbon emissions.
- A government agency that is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations. The executive agency responsible for law enforcement is cracking down on organized crime.
Did you know? The term 'executive agency' is often used in the context of government bureaucracy, but it can also refer to a private company's internal departments responsible for strategy and operations.