Department of State

American  

noun

1. the department of the U.S. federal government that sets forth and maintains the foreign policy of the U.S., especially in negotiations with foreign governments and international organizations. DOS

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Department of State Cultural  

1. A department of the federal executive branch primarily responsible for making and conducting foreign policy. It is commonly called the State Department and is headed by the secretary of state. Its activities include negotiating treaties, coordinating correspondence and information programs with foreign governments, and administering economic aid to developing nations.

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Department of State

Department of State also did not immediately update on its website the name change for the body of water.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

Documents filed by the prosecution include a request from the British Embassy in Washington, and sent to the US Department of State, to deny bail.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Department of State: Passport applications were pending for both children.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026

Lee was lead counsel on Department of State v.

From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026

Someone from the United States Department of State was calling and wanted to speak with me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad