FBI

/ˌˈɛf ˈbi ˌaɪ/
/ɛfbiˈaɪ/
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Other forms: FBIS

Definitions of FBI
  1. noun
    a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
    synonyms: Federal Bureau of Investigation
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    type of:
    law enforcement agency
    an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws
Pronunciation
US
/ˌˈɛf ˈbi ˌaɪ/
UK
/ɛfbiˈaɪ/
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