Federal Bureau of Investigation

/ˈfɛdərəl ˈbjʌroʊ əv ɪnvɛstɪˈgeɪʃɪn/
/ˈfɛdərəl ˈbjʊərəʊ əv ɪnvɛstɪˈgeɪʃən/
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Definitions of Federal Bureau of Investigation
  1. noun
    a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
    synonyms: FBI
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    type of:
    law enforcement agency
    an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws
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