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DEFINITION of 'Department of Commerce'. The Department of Commerce is a Cabinet-level section of the U.S. government that is dedicated to promoting economic growth. The department works to create jobs through sustainable development, economic growth, favorable international trade terms and the accessibility of high technology.
Working with Congress, the courts and our sister agencies, the Commerce Department plays multiple roles in the national effort to address this complex set of issues. 1  In broad strokes, we: 2  Grant certain intellectual property rights on behalf of the U.S. Government;