Narcotics
/ˈnɑːrkətɪks/
Definitions
- (n.) Drugs that are legal or illegal and capable of causing dependence, often regulated by law, including opiates and opioids.
The possession of narcotics without a prescription is illegal.
Forms
- narcotic
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'narcotics' commonly refers to regulated substances with potential for abuse and dependency, often distinguished by statute from other drugs; exact scope varies by jurisdiction.
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