causal agent cause causal agency | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results |
security intelligence | intelligence on the identity and capability and intentions of hostile individuals or organizations that may be engaged in espionage or sabotage or subversion or terrorism |
censoring censorship security review | counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy |
security security measures | measures taken as a precaution against theft or espionage or sabotage etc., military security has been stepped up since the recent uprising |
Social Security | social welfare program in the U.S., includes old-age and survivors insurance and some unemployment insurance and old-age assistance |
alkylating agent | an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer |
alpha blocker alpha-blocker alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors, used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder |
anesthetic anaesthetic anesthetic agent anaesthetic agent | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations |
antifungal antifungal agent fungicide antimycotic antimycotic agent | any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi |
antispasmodic spasmolytic antispasmodic agent | a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) |
antiviral antiviral agent antiviral drug | any drug that destroys viruses |
beta blocker beta-blocking agent beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia, decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system |
blocker blocking agent | a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process |
cleansing agent cleanser cleaner | a preparation used in cleaning something |
immunogen immunizing agent | any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body |
major tranquilizer major tranquillizer major tranquilliser antipsychotic drug antipsychotic agent antipsychotic neuroleptic drug neuroleptic agent neuroleptic | tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired |
psychotropic agent | a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness |
security blanket | a blanket (or toy) that a child carries around in order to reduce anxiety |
security blanket | anything that an adult person uses to reduce anxiety |
security system security measure security | an electrical device that sets off an alarm when someone tries to break in |
security system | (computing) a system that enforces boundaries between computer networks |
thrombolytic thrombolytic agent clot buster | a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle |
tranquilizer tranquillizer tranquilliser antianxiety agent ataractic drug ataractic agent ataractic | a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity |
agentive role agent | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause |
Social Security number | the number of a particular individual's Social Security account |
security surety | a guarantee that an obligation will be met |
security | freedom from anxiety or fear, the watch dog gave her a feeling of security |
security security department | a department responsible for the security of the institution's property and workers, the head of security was a former policeman |
National Security Council NSC | a committee in the executive branch of government that advises the president on foreign and military and national security, supervises the Central Intelligence Agency |
Social Security Administration SSA | an independent government agency responsible for the Social Security system |
Department of Homeland Security Homeland Security | the federal department that administers all matters relating to homeland security |
Bureau of Diplomatic Security DS | the bureau in the State Department that is responsible for the security of diplomats and embassies overseas |
Transportation Security Administration TSA | an agency established in to safeguard United States transportation systems and insure safe air travel |
security force private security force | a privately employed group hired to protect the security of a business or industry |
Security Council SC | a permanent council of the United Nations, responsible for preserving world peace |
Canadian Security Intelligence Service CSIS | Canada's main foreign intelligence agency that gathers and analyzes information to provide security intelligence for the Canadian government |
Communications Security Establishment CSE | Canadian agency that gathers communications intelligence and assist law enforcement and security agencies |
International Relations and Security Network ISN | Switzerland's information network for security and defense studies and for peace and conflict research and for international relations |
Security Intelligence Review Committee SIRC | an agency of the Canadian government that oversees the activities of the Criminal Intelligence Services of Canada and has the power to intrude on the privacy of suspected terrorists or spies |
Security Service MI Military Intelligence Section | the government agency in the United Kingdom that is responsible for internal security and counterintelligence on British territory |
Shin Bet General Security Services | the Israeli domestic counterintelligence and internal security agency, the Shin Bet also handles overall security for Israel's national airline |
National Security Agency NSA | the United States cryptologic organization that coordinates and directs highly specialized activities to protect United States information systems and to produce foreign intelligence information |
security staff | those in an organization responsible for preventing spying or theft |
agent bank | a bank that acts as an agent for a foreign bank |
lead bank agent bank | a bank named by a lending syndicate of several banks to protect their interests |
transfer agent | an agency (usually a bank) that is appointed by a corporation to keep records of its stock and bond owners and to resolve problems about certificates |
Committee for State Security KGB Soviet KGB | formerly the predominant security police organization of Soviet Russia |
Federal Security Bureau FSB Federal Security Service | the internal counterintelligence agency of the Russian Federation and successor to the Soviet KGB, formerly led by Vladimir Putin |
agent | an active and efficient cause, capable of producing a certain effect, their research uncovered new disease agents |
biological agent biohazard | any bacterium or virus or toxin that could be used in biological warfare |