War Office
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
In England. A term applied to the Department of State for War.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In England. A department of state from which the sovereign issues orders to his forces. Wharton.
Defined under War in Black's Law Dictionary.