Department of Commerce
/ˈdɪpɑːrtmənt əv ˈkɒmɜːrs/
Definitions
- (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
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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.
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