to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end | the central research and development organization for the United States Department of Defense; responsible for developing new surveillance technologies since 9/11 |
an administrative unit of government | |
a business or organization that provides a particular service, especially the mediation of transactions between two parties | |
the state of serving as an official and authorized delegate or agent | |
the state of being in action or exerting power | |