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Federal Department

Description:

A federal department refers to a government division or organization at the national level in a federal system. It is responsible for specific areas of governance and administration, such as defense, education, health, or transportation.

Possible Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: A branch or division of the government at the national level.
• Example sentence: The U.S. Department of Agriculture is a federal department that oversees the nation's farming and food industry.
• Related products: Books about Federal Departments
2. Noun: A particular division or unit within a federal department.
• Example sentence: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is a well-known federal department responsible for investigating and combating federal crimes.
• Related products: Books about the FBI
3. Adjective: Pertaining to or associated with federal departments.
• Example sentence: The federal department budget cuts resulted in reduced funding for various programs.
• Related products: Books about Government Administration