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agent

One who is empowered to enter into binding transactions on behalf of another (usually called the principal).

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agency

1. A relationship by which one party, usually the agent, is empowered to enter into binding transactions affecting the legal

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age softening

The loss of strength and hardness at room temperature which takes place in certain alloys owing to spontaneous reduction of

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AGC

Abbr. for Associated General Contractors age hardening An aging process in certain metals, at room temperature, which results in increased

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agba

A large central African tree with rather lightweight wood of a creamy to pinkish brown color. Used for plywood, interior

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agalma

In ancient Greece, any work of art dedicated to a god.

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AGA

Abbr. for American Gas Association

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AG

1. Abbr. for above grade 2. Abbr. for against the grain

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