Narcotics Control
/ˈnɑːrkətɪks kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal regulation and enforcement aimed at controlling the manufacture, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs to prevent abuse and illegal trafficking.
The government enacted stricter narcotics control laws to combat drug-related crimes.
Forms
- narcotics control
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Commentary
The term typically refers to the legal framework and enforcement mechanisms designed to regulate narcotics, encompassing both criminal and administrative law aspects.
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