Special Branch
noun
: the department of the British police force that deals with political crimes and terrorism
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This penchant for fine dining, whether paid by Bond or Special Branch, suggests an alternate dialogue for the scene in Goldfinger in which the villain threatens Bond’s private parts with a laser beam.
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Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2022
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Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 21 Feb. 2022
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“Special Branch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Special%20Branch. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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