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ministry

[min-uh-stree] / ˈmɪn ə stri /
NOUN
the functions of the clergy
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NOUN
a department of state
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The Afghan public health ministry gave lower figures on Saturday, saying that there were "around three million children and mothers suffering from malnutrition".

From Barron's

The total was revised downward from the figure of 100 fatalities released on January 7 by the interior ministry.

From Barron's

In response, South Africa's defence ministry said it was launching an inquiry to get to the root of these "serious allegations".

From BBC

The U.A.E. foreign ministry and Iran’s United Nations mission didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the lobby of the ministry building, each box was draped in a Cuban flag and set next to a photograph of the respective soldier or intelligence officer beneath the words "honour and glory".

From BBC