Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Department: A part of a bigger thing that is divided for a specific purpose. It can also refer to a part of a country that is divided for administrative reasons. In the government, it is a branch that is responsible for a specific area, like the Department of Labor.
A department is a part of a larger organization or government that has a specific function or purpose. It can also refer to a division of territory for administrative purposes.
These examples illustrate how a department is a specific part of a larger organization or government that has a defined role or function. The legal department handles legal matters, the regional departments in France are responsible for administrative tasks within their respective regions, and the Department of Labor focuses on employment and labor issues within the US government.