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

He also explained that he saw his role as defending Department of Justice employees from pressure that could interfere with their jobs.

From Time

These cities might benefit most from Department of Justice intervention.

From FiveThirtyEight

Since federal rules prevented the money from being transferred, it had to be returned to HHS, Department of Justice attorney Michael Quinn said during a June bankruptcy court hearing.

From ProPublica

Over the past month, Emotet has successfully burrowed into Quebec’s Department of Justice and increased its onslaught on governments in France, Japan, and New Zealand.

From Ars Technica

A new lawsuit against the state attorney general and Department of Justice seeks to block use of the database until a legally required audit and other actions take place.

From Voice of San Diego