Justice Department

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Definition

Noun: - The United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws: The Justice Department is the executive department of the U.S. federal government charged with the enforcement of federal law and the administration of justice. Its responsibilities include enforcing civil rights legislation, supervising federal law enforcement agencies, and representing the government in legal matters.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The Justice Department announced a new antitrust investigation into the tech industry.
    • She has worked for the Justice Department for over a decade.
    • The policy change requires approval from the Justice Department.
Advanced Usage
  • "Department of Justice (DOJ)": This is the full, formal name of the Justice Department and is often used interchangeably.
    • The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice.
Variants and Related Words
  • DOJ: A common acronym for the Department of Justice.
    • The filing was submitted to the DOJ for review.
  • Attorney General: The title of the head of the Justice Department.
    • The Attorney General held a press conference on behalf of the Justice Department.
Synonyms
  • Department of Justice: The formal name.
  • Federal law enforcement department: A descriptive synonym highlighting its primary function.
Related Phrases
  • "Justice Department officials": Refers to employees or high-ranking members of the department.
    • Justice Department officials declined to comment on the ongoing case.
  • "Justice Department investigation": Refers to an inquiry or probe conducted by the department.
    • The company is under a Justice Department investigation for alleged fraud.
Noun
  1. the United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870

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