HyperDic: national_institute_of_justice

English > 1 sense of the expression National Institute of Justice:
NOUNgroupNational Institute of Justice, NIJthe law enforcement agency that is the research and development branch of the Department of Justice
English > National Institute of Justice: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe law enforcement agency that is the research and development branch of the Department of Justice.
SynonymNIJ
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)
Broaderlaw enforcement agencyAn agency responsible / responsible for insuring obedience to the laws

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