Federal Drug
/ˈfɛd(ə)rəl drʌg/
Definitions
- (n.) A controlled substance regulated under federal law in the United States, subject to regulation by agencies such as the DEA.
Possession of a federal drug without prescription can lead to criminal charges.
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- federal drug
- federal drugs
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Commentary
The term 'federal drug' specifically references substances regulated under U.S. federal statutes, distinct from state-level controlled substances law.
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