Sedatives
/ˈsɛdəˌtɪvz/
Definitions
- (n.) Drugs legally regulated, used to calm or induce sleep by depressing the central nervous system, often referenced in controlled substances law.
The court considered whether the defendant unlawfully distributed sedatives without a prescription.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, sedatives are chiefly relevant regarding regulation, prescription authority, and controlled substance classification.
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