Noun
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the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause
- agentive role -
any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
- federal agent -
a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
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a substance that exerts some force or effect
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a representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations
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an active and efficient cause
capable of producing a certain effect
"their research uncovered new disease agents"