Transportation Security Administration
/ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən sɪˈkjʊərɪti əˌdmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. federal agency responsible for securing transportation systems, primarily aviation security, under the Department of Homeland Security.
The Transportation Security Administration enforces security screening procedures at airports nationwide.
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- transportation security administration
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Commentary
Commonly referred to by its acronym TSA, the agency's role and authority are central to discussions of national security and transportation law.
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