Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

reagency

Noun

/ˌriːˈeɪdʒənsi/

Definition

Reagency refers to the process or action of delegating authority or the right to act on behalf of another, typically in a legal, political, or organizational context.

Examples

The company’s reagency allowed it to regain control over its operations.
After a period of delegation, the government announced a reagency to restore authority to local officials.
The board’s reagency was necessary to ensure compliance with new regulations.

Meaning

Reagency is the act of taking back control or powers that were previously delegated to someone else, allowing the principal to reassume responsibility.