instrumentality
inst·ru·men·tality
noun
1.
a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose
- “are the judicial instrumentalities of local governments adequate?”
- “he studied the French instrumentalities for law enforcement”
2.
the quality of being instrumental for some purpose
3.
an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end
Origin
From instrumental + -ity.
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