Department of Justice

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of federal laws. : DOJ

Department of Justice

1. A department of the federal executive branch , headed by the attorney general , which administers the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) , prosecutes violations of federal law, and is responsible for enforcing all civil rights legislation.

Example Sentences

“For too long, the partisan Department of Justice has been weaponized against me and other Republicans - Not anymore,” Trump wrote on Thursday evening.

From BBC

Department of Justice and several states this week, came after a federal judge ruled that Google maintained an illegal monopoly over internet search.

From Los Angeles Times

Philip chimed in, noting that Gaetz more closely fit the “profile of the type of person” the Department of Justice would investigate.

From Salon

Matt Gaetz's path to lead the US Department of Justice ended after misconduct allegations complicated the former Florida congressman's path to confirmation.

From BBC

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice on Thursday as details of a sexual misconduct report rattled members of his own party.

From Salon