A department refers to a specific section or area within an organization or institution. It is a division that focuses on a particular function or responsibility. Full definition
Of course, professors in departments of religious studies are not discouraged from thinking on all topics. (religion-online.org)
Corporate sales managers don't work on the store floor — they're the ones overseeing the functioning of sales departments for commercial, industrial or wholesale ventures. (canadianbusiness.com)
They are also concerned that asking teachers to buy into yet another shift in policy will undermine the credibility of state department of education officials themselves. (educationnext.org)