单词 | atf |
释义 | > as lemmasATF ATF n. U.S. Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (Bureau), a law enforcement agency within the United States Justice Department responsible (since 1968) for enforcing laws and regulations relating to firearms, alcohol, tobacco, explosives, and arson (made an independent bureau within the Treasury Department in 1972, and moved to the Justice Department in 2003). ΚΠ 1969 Los Angeles Times 1 Dec. i. 21/1 ATF and U.S. customs agents are working with the Air Force's office of special investigations in the probe. 1981 Cook's Mag. Sept. 16/3 The ATF decided to identify California wines ‘distinguished by unique characteristics such as climate, soil, and elevation’. 2002 Washington Post 10 Oct. (Home ed.) a33/2 New federal enforcement tools..would beef up the ability of ATF to crack down on gun trafficking. < as lemmas |
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