department
nounfeminine/ʁɨpɐɾtiˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
re·par·ti·ção
Definition
Division or section of a public service or company.
Please go to the tax department to handle the matter.
The personnel department is on the third floor.
Etymology
Do latim 'repartitione', de 'repartire' (repartir).