intelligence agency

American  

noun

1. a government department charged with obtaining intelligence, or information, especially for use by the armed forces.

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Other Word Forms

• intelligence agent noun

Etymology

Origin of intelligence agency

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Promised reviews of intelligence agencies and law enforcement similarly did nothing to dissuade those calling for the inquiry.

From BBC

Canada, Australia, and other countries, requires companies in its jurisdiction to share user data with intelligence agencies.

From Salon

A government spokesperson said intelligence agencies had been involved throughout the process, and consolidating China's diplomatic premises into a single site would bring "clear security advantages".

From BBC

Other measures passed on Tuesday include stricter firearm import controls and provisions to improve information sharing between intelligence agencies on people trying to obtain gun licences.

From BBC

On Friday, we brought forward a series of amendments to address concerns that the bill did not apply to individual employees of the intelligence agencies.

From BBC