Department of Commerce

/ˈdɪpɑːrtmənt əv ˈkɒmɜːrs/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A federal executive department of the U.S. government responsible for promoting economic growth, trade, and technological development.
    The Department of Commerce oversees national economic policy and trade regulations.

Forms

  • department of commerce
  • departments of commerce

Commentary

The Department of Commerce primarily functions at the federal level in the U.S., but some states have their own similarly named agencies; clarify jurisdiction accordingly.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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