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department Politics 1. a major subdivision or branch of the administration of a government 2. a branch or subdivision of learning 3. a territorial and administrative division in several countries, such as France How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Circumlocution Office was (as everybody knows without being told) the most important Department under Government. But you can't have an etiquette department unless questions are asked. Chief Inspector Heat of the Special Crimes Department changed his tone. |
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