HyperDic: bureau_of_justice_statistics

English > 1 sense of the expression Bureau of Justice Statistics:
NOUNgroupBureau of Justice Statistics, BJSthe agency in the Department of Justice that is the primary source of criminal justice statistics for federal and local policy makers
English > Bureau of Justice Statistics: 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.
SynonymBJS
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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