Headquarters
/ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtərz/
Definitions
- (n.) The principal place of business or administrative center of an organization, company, or governmental agency.
The corporation's headquarters is located in New York City.
- (n.) The main military command center where strategic decisions are made and orders issued.
The general reported back to headquarters for further instructions.
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Commentary
Often includes both corporate and military uses; clarity in contracts may require specifying whether corporate or military context applies.
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