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department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /




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It finds that morale is low at the department, described as a “rudderless ship” under Patel.

From Salon

The ruling may force the justice department to find a new prosecutor to supervise federal criminal cases in New Jersey.

From BBC

The force said a mandatory referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct by its professional standards department.

From BBC

Unite said the Job&Talent recruitment agency workers had voted in favour of strike action "over bullying, harassment and the threat of blacklisting at the council's refuse department two weeks ago".

From BBC

“This process spans eight weeks, involves coordination across 10 departments, and requires maintaining context over a long period,” Szczerba said.

From The Wall Street Journal