Legal Definitions - department

A department is a part of a larger organization or government that has a specific function or purpose. It can also refer to a division of territory for administrative purposes.

• The legal department of a company handles all legal matters.
• France is divided into regional departments, similar to states in the US.
• The Department of Labor is a branch of the US government that deals with employment and labor issues.

These examples illustrate how a department is a specific part of a larger organization or government that has a defined role or function. The legal department handles legal matters, the regional departments in France are responsible for administrative tasks within their respective regions, and the Department of Labor focuses on employment and labor issues within the US government.