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agency |
a government department that works on special projects, provides specific services to the government, or makes sure laws and rules are obeyed. [1/3 definitions] |
bureau |
a department in a government. [2/3 definitions] |
commissioner |
the head of a government department. [1/2 definitions] |
DMV |
the government office of each state that issues drivers' licenses and makes driving regulations. "DMV" is an abbreviation of "Department of Motor Vehicles." |
escalator |
a set of stairs that moves by means of a belt drive. An escalator carries people between floors of large buildings, such as department stores, airports, or train stations. |
inspector |
an officer in a police or fire department. [1/2 definitions] |
minister |
(often capitalized) a person who is the head of a government department. [1/4 definitions] |
police |
a department of a town, city, or state government that has the power to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and keep order. [2/3 definitions] |
police department |
an agency of the government whose purpose is to enforce the law and protect citizens and property from harm. In the United States, the head of a police department is a Chief of Police. |
post office |
a department or branch of a government responsible for handling mail. [1/2 definitions] |
secretary |
(often capitalized) an official who is the head of a government department. [1/3 definitions] |
service |
a government department. [1/9 definitions] |
treasury |
(capitalized) the government department responsible for public money. [1/2 definitions] |
USDA |
the government agency responsible for regulations on the safety of food. "USDA" is an abbreviation of the United States Department of Agriculture. |
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