DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Department of Justice. The federal executive division that is responsible for federal law
enforcement and related programs and services. • The U.S. Attorney General heads this
department, which has separate divisions for prosecuting cases under federal antitrust laws, tax
laws, environmental laws, and criminal laws. The department also has a civil division that
represents the U.S. government in cases involving tort claims and commercial litigation. — Abbr.
DOJ. [Cases: Attorney General 2. C.J.S. Attorney General §§ 4–5.] [Blacks Law 8th]