instrumentality

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

noun a subsidiary organ of government created for a special purpose
noun the quality of being instrumental for some purpose
noun an artifact (or system of artifacts) that is instrumental in accomplishing some end

From instrumental + -ity.

The Lord has also touched him, through her instrumentality. — Journal of Jasper Danckaerts, 1679-1680, Jasper Danckaerts
Here you have received it, under the very same circumstances, through the instrumentality of my father." — Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers, Unknown
Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to think you were enjoying something through my instrumentality." — The Silent Barrier, Louis Tracy

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