Government Printing Office
Definition
Proper noun An agency of the legislative branch of the United States federal government. Its primary function is to provide printing, binding, and distribution services for the official documents of Congress, federal departments, and other government establishments.
Usage
The term "Government Printing Office" is used as the official name of a specific U.S. government agency. It is often abbreviated as GPO. * The report was published by the Government Printing Office. * For official copies of the bill, check the Government Printing Office website. * The Government Printing Office is responsible for producing the Congressional Record.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: While officially renamed the "Government Publishing Office" in 2014 to reflect its digital publishing role, the name "Government Printing Office" and its abbreviation "GPO" remain in widespread common and historical use.
- The document, printed by the Government Printing Office in 1995, is now a historical record.
Variants and Related Words
- GPO: The standard initialism for Government Printing Office.
- The publication is available through the GPO.
- Government Publishing Office: The current official name of the agency.
- Public Printer: The title of the head of the Government Printing Office/Publishing Office.
Synonyms
- Official printer (for the U.S. government): A descriptive synonym highlighting its function.
- Congressional printer: A term emphasizing its service to the legislative branch.
Related Terms and Concepts
- Superintendent of Documents: An office within the GPO responsible for the distribution and sale of government publications.
- Federal Depository Library Program: A program managed by the GPO to provide public access to government information through designated libraries.
- Congressional Record: The official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress, printed and published by the GPO.
Noun
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an agency of the legislative branch that provides printing and binding services for Congress and the departments and establishments of the federal government
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