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

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

"I think of Waco everyday. Every day for 30 years," said ATF special agent Bill Buford.

From Salon

The FBI maintains a no-fly list for people suspected of terrorism, to which special agents and other approved government employees can submit names for consideration.

From Seattle Times

Michael Choi, a special agent for Homeland Security Investigations, identified Cho in an affidavit as a member of the Grape Street Crips, a predominantly Black gang based in Watts’ Jordan Downs housing project.

From Los Angeles Times

Never mind that not one FBI special agent at the time could read or speak Japanese, according to a specialist in U.S. wartime intelligence I spoke with.

From Los Angeles Times