A term by which the divisions in the public services are distinguished, as the civil, the commissariat, the military, the naval, the victualling, &c.
·vi Act of departing; departure. II. Department ·vi A part, portion, or subdivision. III. Departme...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
·add. ·- A store keeping a great variety of goods which are arranged in several departments, ·esp. o...
·add. ·- A staff department of the United States army charged, under the supervision of the Chief of...