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

Airlines in the region have said they are giving priority to safety and actively engaging with governments and intelligence agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

This alliance, which includes the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and other countries, requires companies within its jurisdiction to share user data with intelligence agencies.

From Salon

A new artificial intelligence agency has been set up in Scotland, aimed at harnessing the potential of the most talked about technology of recent years.

From BBC

But some campaigners pointed to the behaviour of intelligence agencies after the Manchester Arena bombing, when MI5 was accused of misleading the inquiry into the incident.

From BBC

U.S. intelligence agencies may now face legal hurdles in directly targeting and collecting personal data on Valencia González because of his place of birth.

From The Wall Street Journal