Meaning | The law enforcement agency of the Justice Department that operates a nationwide system of prisons and detention facilities to incarcerate inmates sentenced to imprisonment for federal crimes. |
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Synonym | BoP |
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Part of | Department of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJ | The United States federal department responsible / responsible for enforcing federal laws / laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation) |
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Broader | law enforcement agency | An agency responsible / responsible for insuring obedience to the laws |
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