Secret Service (Noun)
Meaning
The United States intelligence agency that protects current and former presidents and vice presidents and their immediate families and protects distinguished foreign visitors; detects and apprehends counterfeiters; suppresses forgery of government securities and documents.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Secret Service is responsible for investigating threats made against the President and other high-ranking government officials.
- The agent had worked for the Secret Service for over a decade, protecting multiple presidents and their families.
- After a thorough background check, the candidate was offered a job with the Secret Service, specializing in counterfeiting cases.
- The Secret Service was on high alert during the foreign dignitary's visit to the United States, working closely with local law enforcement to ensure their safety.
- The suspect was apprehended by the Secret Service after attempting to pass a forged government document at a local bank.