Controlled
/kənˈtroʊld/
Definitions
- (adj.) Subject to regulation, restriction, or oversight by law or authoritative rules.
The company deals with controlled substances under strict government regulations.
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In legal contexts, 'controlled' often qualifies items or activities subject to explicit legal governance, especially in regulatory frameworks.
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