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Agency
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an administrative unit or organization within a government or larger institution
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The agency issued new guidelines for public health.
02
agentschap, bureau
a business or organization that provides services to other parties, especially by representing them in transactions
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A travel agency arranges and books travel plans on behalf of clients.
03
agentschap, handelingsvermogen
the capacity or power of an individual or entity to take action, make decisions, and influence or control their environment or circumstances
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Social movements aim to empower individuals to assert their agency and advocate for change.
Sociale bewegingen hebben tot doel individuen in staat te stellen hun agentie te bevestigen en te pleiten voor verandering.
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In the story, fate is the main agency driving the characters' actions.
In het verhaal is het lot de belangrijkste instantie die de acties van de personages aandrijft.
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the capacity or state of acting on behalf of another as an authorized delegate or representative
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He exercised agency in negotiating the contract.
