NOUN: "independent government [organization] in the executive branch charged with carrying out [special] operations in support of national security" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "independent government [organization] in the executive branch charged with carrying out [special] operations in support of national security" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an independent agency of the United States government responsible for collecting and coordinating intelligence and counterintelligence activities abroad in the national interest; headed by the Director of Central Intelligence under the supervision of the President and National Security Council

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ORGANIZATION (noun)
1. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
2. an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
GOVERNMENT (noun)
1. the act of governing; exercising authority
2. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

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