| n. pl. | 1. | The quarters or place of residence of any chief officer, as the general in command of an army, or the head of a police force; the place from which orders or instructions are issued; hence, the center of authority or order. |
| 2. | The main office from which an organization such as a commercial enterprise is managed; - usually where the chief executive officer works. |
| Noun | 1. | headquarters - (usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise; "many companies have their headquarters in New York" |
| 2. | headquarters - (usually plural) the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command; "the general's headquarters were a couple of large tents" Synonyms: HQ, military headquarters | |
| 3. | headquarters - (plural) a military unit consisting of a commander and the headquarters staff |
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