Atf (Noun)
Meaning
The law enforcement and tax collection agency of the Treasury Department that enforces federal laws concerning alcohol and tobacco products and firearms and explosives and arson.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The ATF was called in to investigate the string of arsons that had been plaguing the city.
- As a special agent with the ATF, she had seen her fair share of violent crimes.
- The ATF worked closely with local law enforcement to crack down on the sale of counterfeit cigarettes.
- The suspect was charged with violating federal firearms laws and was being held by the ATF.
- The ATF's explosives enforcement program was responsible for investigating bombings and other explosive incidents.