### Question
What is the definition of agency?


### Answer
The definition of **agency** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 3111a*:

> an Executive agency

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3111a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 31-AUTHORITY FOR EMPLOYMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EMPLOYMENT AUTHORITIES**

