Problem using & inside string in a query

hi all, i have a problem with one of my query.
i try using an & inside a string in a query and sqlplus and toad prompt me to enter a value. it is reconizing it as input. this is my query
select department_name from dept where dept_name = 'S&R';
how can write this query without sqlplus/toad asking me to enter a value for :R
i tried to escape & by using 'S\&R' but nothing happen.

In SQL*Plus you SET DEFINE OFF like this:
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'S&
S&R(can't help you with Toad)

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still learning, Thanks for help!

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