CEFR B2

federal agent

noun

Meaning

A law enforcement officer employed by a national government to investigate crimes that cross state borders or violate national statutes.

Examples

The federal agent presented his badge before entering the secure facility.
Several federal agents coordinated the raid on the suspected smuggling operation.

Synonyms: officer, detective, special agent, investigator

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federal agent (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈfɛdərəl ˈeɪdʒənt

Definition

A law enforcement officer employed by a national government to investigate crimes that cross state borders or violate national statutes.

Examples

The federal agent presented his badge before entering the secure facility.
Several federal agents coordinated the raid on the suspected smuggling operation.
She spent years working as a federal agent before transitioning to private security consulting.

Synonyms of federal agent

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