### Question
What is the definition of agency?


### Answer
The definition of **agency** is as follows in *5 U.S.C. § 5379*:

> an agency under subparagraph (A), (B), (C), (D), or (E) of section 4101(1) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 5379*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart D-Pay and Allowances > CHAPTER 53-PAY RATES AND SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER VII-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

