HyperDic: united_states_marshals_service

English > 1 sense of the expression United States Marshals Service:
NOUNgroupUnited States Marshals Service, US Marshals Service, Marshalsthe United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system
English > United States Marshals Service: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe United States' oldest federal law enforcement agency is responsible today for protecting the Federal Judiciary and transporting federal prisoners and protecting federal witnesses and managing assets seized from criminals and generally ensuring the effective operation of the federal judicial system.
SynonymsUS Marshals Service, Marshals
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
SpanishCuerpo de Alguaciles de Estados Unidos, United States Marshals Service
CatalanUnited States Marshals Service

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