Performance-Enhancing Drugs
/ˌpɜːrfɔːrməns ɪnˈhænsɪŋ drʌɡz/
Definitions
- (n.) Substances used to improve athletic performance, often regulated or prohibited by sporting law and anti-doping regulations.
The athlete was banned for using performance-enhancing drugs during competition.
Forms
- performance-enhancing drugs
- performance-enhancing drug
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often appears in statutes governing sports and controlled substances and is crucial for drafting regulations addressing fairness, health, and compliance in athletics.
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