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Definition of subagency

subagency

/ˌsʌbˈeɪdʒənsi/
sub · a · gen · cy
Plural:subagencies
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subagency Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A subordinate agency or division that operates under the authority and supervision of a larger parent agency, especially within a government department or commercial enterprise.

Example

"The department established a specialized subagency to oversee environmental compliance across the region."

2

A legal or commercial arrangement in which an primary agent delegates authority to a secondary agent to perform specific duties on behalf of a principal.

Example

"The real estate broker signed a subagency agreement to allow cooperating agents to show the property to prospective buyers."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subagency. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subagency
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