section
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈsekʃən/ us COMMUNICATIONS
one of the parts of a book, newspaper, website, etc. that deals with a particular subject:
The article appeared in the business section of the Sunday Times.
a section on sth The website has a useful section on business law.
LAW
one of the parts that a document or law is divided into, each of which has its own number:
under section 2/20, etc. of sth The purchaser could have brought an action against the vendor under section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act.
MANAGEMENT, WORKPLACE
one of the parts of an organization:
His section was due to be audited.
the Accounting and Finance Section
See also
department
first section
second section
third section