Department of Defense
/ˈdɪpɑːrtmənt əv dɪˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) The United States federal executive department responsible for coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions related to national security and the armed forces.
The Department of Defense issued new regulations regarding military conduct.
Forms
- department of defense
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as DoD; legal references to the Department of Defense frequently appear in statutes, regulations, and defense-related contracts.
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