DoJ
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Definition
Noun: - The United States Department of Justice: The federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for the enforcement of federal law, administration of justice, and legal counsel to the government. It is headed by the Attorney General and was established in 1870.
Usage
- The abbreviation DOJ is primarily used in formal, legal, journalistic, and governmental contexts to refer concisely to the Department of Justice.
- It is typically used with the definite article 'the' and often functions as a singular proper noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The DOJ issued a statement regarding the new antitrust guidelines.
- A spokesperson for the DOJ declined to comment on the ongoing investigation.
- The case was referred to the DOJ for further review.
Advanced Usage
- "The DOJ's stance": Refers to the official position or policy of the Department of Justice.
- The company's merger is under scrutiny based on the DOJ's stance on market competition.
- "DOJ officials": Refers to high-ranking employees or appointees within the Department.
- DOJ officials are scheduled to testify before Congress next week.
Variants and Related Words
- Department of Justice: The full, formal name of the department.
- Justice Department: A common alternative name, often used interchangeably with DOJ in news media.
- Attorney General (AG): The title of the head of the DOJ.
Synonyms
- Justice Department: The most direct synonym.
- The Department: May be used contextually within U.S. government discussions.
Notes
- DOJ is an initialism, where each letter is pronounced individually (D-O-J).
- It is a proper noun and is almost always capitalized.
- While its core function is law enforcement, its remit is broad, including overseeing federal prosecutors (U.S. Attorneys), managing federal prisons, and representing the U.S. in legal matters.
Noun
- the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870