FBI

[ef-bee-ahy]

noun

U.S. Government.

1. Federal Bureau of Investigation: the federal agency charged with investigations for the Attorney General and with safeguarding national security.

FBI

abbreviation

1. Federal Bureau of Investigation; an agency of the Justice Department responsible for investigating violations of Federal laws

Example Sentences

The Sun-Times also reported that video from near 75th Street and South Shore Drive showed federal vehicles lined up outside the building, with agents in both Border Patrol and FBI gear.

From Salon

On Monday, police activated an Ebony Alert for Lewis, which is an alert system designed to help find missing Black women and children, and asked for help from the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times

These actions include revoking security clearances, publicly calling for firings, and praising legal actions against former political adversaries, such as the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.

From Salon

Others, however, see the move as necessary to maintain public trust in the impartiality of the FBI and avoid perceptions of bias within law enforcement ranks.

From Salon

The FBI Agents Association condemned their termination in a statement, saying their rights had been violated.

From BBC