HyperDic: federal_bureau_of_investigation

English > 1 sense of the expression Federal Bureau of Investigation:
NOUNgroupFederal Bureau of Investigation, FBIa federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
English > Federal Bureau of Investigation: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningA federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice.
SynonymFBI
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Member ofIntelligence Community, National Intelligence Community, United States Intelligence Community, ICA group of government agencies and organizations that carry out intelligence activities for the United States government
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
Spanishfbi, F.B.I., FBI, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Oficina Federal de Investigación
Catalanfbi, F.B.I., FBI

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