Legal Definition
A governmental agency refers to a formal, established body within the structure of the United States government responsible for executing specific public functions, such as administering federal laws or providing essential services. These agencies are tasked with implementing policy, enforcing regulations, and delivering public goods on behalf of the federal government.
Plain-English Translation
Imagine a big office that helps run the country's rules. It’s a group of people or an office that has a specific job to make sure laws are followed or to provide important services for the public, like building roads or protecting the environment.