tobacco and firearms bureau of alcohol

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Definition of tobacco and firearms bureau of alcohol in English English dictionary

Agency of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Established in 1972, it enforces and administers laws covering the production, taxation, and distribution of alcohol and tobacco products, as well as laws relating to the use of firearms and explosives. It inspects plants, issues licenses, oversees tax collection on alcohol and tobacco, monitors advertising and labeling practices, and investigates violations. It also investigates the illegal use of firearms and explosives, as well as illicit trafficking in firearms, distilled spirits, and contraband cigarettes

Hyphenation

to·bac·co and firearms bu·reau of al·co·hol

Turkish pronunciation

tıbäkō ınd fayırärmz byûrō ıv älkıhäl

Pronunciation

/təˈbaˌkō ənd ˈfīərˌärmz ˈbyo͝orō əv ˈalkəˌhäl/ /təˈbæˌkoʊ ənd ˈfaɪɜrˌɑːrmz ˈbjʊroʊ əv ˈælkəˌhɑːl/