interagency
UK: ˌɪntərˈeɪdʒənsi | US: ˌɪntərˈeɪdʒənsi
adj. involving or occurring between two or more agencies
The word "interagency" combines the prefix "inter-" (from Latin inter, meaning "between") with "agency" (from Latin agere, "to do/act"). It emerged in the early 20th century to describe collaborative actions or systems spanning multiple organizations, reflecting bureaucratic and institutional growth. The morphemes preserve their original spellings while logically segmenting the compound structure.
The interagency task force addressed climate change policies.
Effective interagency communication is crucial during emergencies.
The report highlighted interagency conflicts in healthcare reform.
They established an interagency committee to streamline regulations.
The project required interagency coordination at federal and state levels.