HyperDic: bjs

English > 1 sense of the word BJS:
NOUNgroupBJS, Bureau of Justice Statisticsthe agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers
English > BJS: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers.
SynonymBureau of Justice Statistics
Part ofDepartment of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJThe United States federal department responsible / responsible for enforcing federal laws / laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation)
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government

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