What is "departments"

Usage examples of "departments".

He was joined by his new appointments, Secretary of State Marshall and Secretary of War Dexter, who with the rest of the executive branch had made the move from Philadelphia, along with the complete files of the President and the departments shipped in eight packing cases.

The center would cease to exist, the patients would return to her maternity unit, and the hospital would have enough money to keep both departments open.

In an attempt to cut down on duplication of effort, several other departments had to hand over large chunks of their interests to us.

Reports of ill will within the executive departments appeared in the papers.

I wish the heads of departments to turn their thoughts to the subject, and view it in all its lights.

But though her attainments were great, and she had lived in the highest walks of society and was fitted for the lofty departments in which she acted, her elevation had never filled her soul with pride, or led her for a moment to forget the feelings and the claims of others.