How to sign agency in American Sign Language
Sign #1 (1 of 1)
Definition:
Organization entity
Sign Instructions:
With both hands in an "A" handshape, begin with your thumbs next to each other and rotate each wrist in a circular motion until both hands are again touching, but on the opposite side.
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Sequential Image Breakdown
![Sequential Breakdown of agency](https://d2drp7fo8uq4gv.cloudfront.net/65726a2531c648e650e6eb36.jpg)
Beginning and End Frames
Beginning of Sign
![First Frame of agency](https://d2drp7fo8uq4gv.cloudfront.net/fb067aee-9957-4eb7-b3bc-9da10550d6a4_poster.jpg)
End of Sign
![Final Frame of agency](https://d2drp7fo8uq4gv.cloudfront.net/656fd635bb9599c54a48baff.jpg)
Dominant Handshapes for this sign
![Dominant Handshape for agency](https://d2drp7fo8uq4gv.cloudfront.net/7f582fba-504e-4142-8464-3b9dd644ffaa.jpg)
Make a fist with all fingers folded into the palm, and extend the thumb straight out to the side.
Non-Dominant Handshapes for this sign
![Non-Dominant Handshape for agency](https://d2drp7fo8uq4gv.cloudfront.net/7f582fba-504e-4142-8464-3b9dd644ffaa.jpg)
Make a fist with all fingers folded into the palm, and extend the thumb straight out to the side.
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