### Question
What is the definition of department of the United States?


### Answer
The definition of **department of the United States** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 1030*:

> the legislative or judicial branch of the Government or one of the executive departments enumerated in section 101 of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1030*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 47-FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS**

