HyperDic: bja

English > 1 sense of the word BJA:
NOUNgroupBJA, Bureau of Justice Assistancethe bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse
English > BJA: 1 sense > noun 1, group
MeaningThe bureau in the Department of Justice that assists local criminal justice systems to reduce or prevent crime and violence and drug abuse.
SynonymBureau of Justice Assistance
Categorylaw, jurisprudenceThe collection of rules imposed by authority
Part ofDepartment of Justice, Justice Department, Justice, DoJThe United States federal department responsible / responsible for enforcing federal laws / laws (including the enforcement of all civil rights legislation)
Broaderagency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authorityAn administrative unit of government

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