Branches
/ˈbræntʃɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Subdivisions or divisions of a government or organization, such as executive, legislative, and judicial branches, each with distinct powers and functions.
The Constitution establishes three branches of government to ensure a separation of powers.
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The plural form 'branches' is typically used to refer to multiple divisions; the singular 'branch' holds the substantive definition.
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