### Question
What is the definition of agency?


### Answer
The definition of **agency** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 5377*:

> given it by section 5102; 

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5377*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 53-PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

