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DEPARTMENT. A portion of a country. In France, the country is divided into departments, which are somewhat similar to the counties in this country. The United States have been divided into military departments, including certain portions of the country. 1 Pet. 293. 2. By department is also meant the division of authority, as, the department of state, of the navy, &c.

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