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instrumentality

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in⋅stru⋅men⋅tal⋅i⋅ty

  [in-struh-men-tal-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties for 1, 3.
1. the quality or state of being instrumental.
2. the fact or function of serving some purpose.
3. a means or agency.
Origin:
1645–55; instrumental + -ity
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in·stru·men·tal·i·ty   (ĭn'strə-měn-tāl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. in·stru·men·tal·i·ties

  1. The state or quality of being instrumental.

  2. A means; an agency.

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

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Main Entry: in·stru·men·tal·i·ty
Pronunciation: "in-str&-m&n-'ta-l&-tE, -"men-
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
1 : something through which an end is achieved or occurs instrumentality owned by the employer>
2 : something that serves as an intermediary or agent through which one or more functions of a larger controlling entity are carried out : a part or branch esp. of a governing body —compare ALTER EGO
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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