State Department
/ˈsteɪt dɪˌpɑːrtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A government department responsible for foreign affairs and international relations, typically tasked with diplomacy and representing the nation's interests abroad.
The State Department issued a travel advisory for the region due to political unrest.
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- state department
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Commentary
The term 'State Department' is primarily used in the United States; other countries may use terms like 'Ministry of Foreign Affairs'. In legal documents, it denotes the agency responsible for diplomatic and foreign policy actions.
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