superagency

[ soo-per-ey-juhn-see ]

noun

, plural su·per·a·gen·cies.

1. a very large agency, especially a large government agency that oversees smaller ones.

Word History and Origins

Origin of superagency¹

First recorded in 1890–95; super- + agency

Example Sentences

Besides planning and funding research, the new “superagency” will also issue permits for foreign researchers to work in Indonesia—an increasingly contentious topic.

From Science Magazine

Damarius Bilbo advises Young during contract negotiations and helps manage his business interests, but he is just one part of the larger blueprint of Klutch Sports Group, the superagency helmed by Rich Paul that represents LeBron James, Anthony Davis and other superstars.

From Washington Post

Schank prompted a laugh from the wonkish audience by suggesting that the superagency be named the Chicago Bus, Elevated and Rail, or BEAR.

From Chicago Tribune

The Regional Transportation Authority should either be strengthened into a superagency to coordinate all Chicago-area transit service or be eliminated entirely, leaving the CTA, Metra and Pace to fend for themselves, according to a new report from a Washington, D.C.-based think tank.

From Chicago Tribune

That consultant, Vienna, Va.-based Delcan Corp., also recommended that the three transit boards be folded into a strong, unified superagency, similar to New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

From Chicago Tribune