Department Of Justice (Noun)
Meaning
The United States federal department responsible for enforcing federal laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation); created in 1870.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Department of Justice has been investigating the company for alleged antitrust violations for several months.
- The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice and is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of federal laws.
- The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state, alleging that its new voting laws discriminate against minority voters.
- The FBI is a part of the Department of Justice and is responsible for investigating federal crimes such as terrorism and cybercrime.
- The Department of Justice has launched an investigation into the police department's use of force against civilians, following a series of high-profile incidents.