### Question
How is the term agency defined?


### Answer
The term **agency** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 552a* as the following:

> agency as defined in section 552(e) [1](#552a_1_target) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 552a*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 5-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE > SUBCHAPTER II-ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE**

