Word
DOJ
Phoneticsdoj
Definition
n. Stands for Department of Justice. The government department in the United States that is in charge of the law and legal system. It handles federal crimes and makes sure laws are followed correctly.
n. Abbreviation for Department of Justice. The executive department of the United States federal government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice. It is headed by the Attorney General and includes agencies such as the FBI and DEA.
Examples
“The DOJ is investigating the company for fraud.”
“After months of gathering evidence, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the airline for violating competition laws.”
Examples
simple
“The DOJ is investigating the company for fraud.”
contextual
“After months of gathering evidence, the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the airline for violating competition laws.”
Usage
Typically used with the definite article 'the'. Takes a singular verb in American English.
Pitfall
He works for DOJ.
He works for the DOJ.
Acronyms for government departments usually require the definite article 'the'.
Real-World Examples
“Under the terms of the deal, TikTok and ByteDance will immediately pay the DOJ $300m.” “The DOJ had sued TikTok and ByteDance in 2024.” Domains
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