HyperDic: department_of_corrections

English > 1 sense of the expression department of corrections:
NOUNgroupdepartment of corrections, correctionsthe department of local government that is responsible / responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders
English > department of corrections: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe department of local government that is responsible / responsible for managing the treatment of convicted offenders.
Example"for a career in corrections turn to the web site of the New Jersey Department of Corrections"
Synonymcorrections
Broaderlocal department, department of local governmentA permanent department created to perform the work of a local government

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