Anti-Drug Laws
/ˌæn.tiˈdrʌɡ ˈlɔːz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Statutory provisions and regulations enacted to prohibit, control, or penalize the manufacture, distribution, possession, and use of illegal drugs and controlled substances.
The government enacted stringent anti-drug laws to combat the rise in narcotics trafficking.
Forms
- anti-drug laws
- anti-drug law (singular)
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Commentary
Anti-drug laws encompass a wide range of statutes and regulations; drafters should specify the scope (manufacture, possession, distribution) and classify the substances covered to avoid ambiguity.
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