Headquarters

/ˈhɛdˌkwɔrtərz/

Definitions

  1. (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.
  2. (n.) The main military command center where strategic decisions are made and orders issued.
    The general reported back to headquarters for further instructions.

Commentary

Often includes both corporate and military uses; clarity in contracts may require specifying whether corporate or military context applies.

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