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

The Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act would make a current Department of Justice rule barring prosecutors from compelling the release of journalists' sources into federal law.

From Salon

The report has been in limbo since Gaetz's rapid resignation following his nomination to lead the Department of Justice.

From Salon

A congressional ethics committee has failed to reach an agreement over whether to release a report on alleged sexual misconduct by Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's nominee to lead the US Department of Justice.

From BBC

The newly elected President of the United States has nominated a sexual predator to be in charge of the Department of Justice.

From Salon

Gaetz was also investigated for sex trafficking by the Department of Justice, which declined to pursue charges.

From Salon