instrumentality

The state or quality of being instrumental.

A means; an agency.

A subsidiary branch, as of a government, by means of which functions or policies are carried out.

The state or character of being instrumental; subordinate or auxiliary agency; agency of anything as means to an end.

An instrumental means or agency; something serving as an instrument; as, preaching is the great instrumentality in the spread of religion.

The quality or condition of being instrumental; that which is instrumental; anything used as a means; medium; agency.

The quality or condition of being instrumental; serving a purpose, being useful.

(law) A governmental organ with a specific purpose.

Something that is instrumental; an instrument

a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose