special agent

American  

noun

1. an investigator in a law enforcement agency.

2. an insurance sales representative.

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Etymology

Origin of special agent

An Americanism dating back to 1830–40

Example Sentences

An Aug. 4 email from the special agent all but says this.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jimmy Paul, Bongino’s chief of staff for the past nine months, has already left Washington for a new post as.special agent in charge of the Baltimore field office.

From Salon

The presentations are delivered by HSI special agents and other subject matter experts at to schools, community groups, corporations and nonprofit organizations.

From Los Angeles Times

On Nov. 20, special agents from the Bureau of Criminal Investigation Wytheville Field Office were sent to Turner’s home “as part of the early stages of an investigation,” Virginia State Police said in its statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Maltinsky was fired from the agency in early October while participating in a training program in Quantico, Va., to become an FBI special agent, according to the lawsuit.

From The Wall Street Journal