Department of Homeland Security
/ˌdɪˈpɑrtmənt əv ˈhoʊmlənd ˈsɛkjʊrɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) A United States federal executive department responsible for public security, including anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, and disaster prevention and management.
The Department of Homeland Security implements policies to protect the nation from various threats.
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- department of homeland security
- departments of homeland security
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Commentary
The term specifically refers to a U.S. federal agency; in drafting, capitalize when referencing the official department.
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