Drug Enforcement Administration

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A federal law enforcement agency: The Drug Enforcement Administration is a United States federal agency tasked with enforcing controlled substances laws and regulations. Its primary mission is to combat drug trafficking and distribution within the U.S. and internationally.
Usage
  • The term "Drug Enforcement Administration" is used as a singular proper noun to refer specifically to this U.S. government agency. It is often abbreviated as DEA.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Drug Enforcement Administration led the operation against the cartel.
    • She works as an agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Advanced Usage
  • "DEA": The standard initialism for the Drug Enforcement Administration, used in both formal and informal contexts.
    • The DEA's report was released today.
Variants and Related Words
  • DEA (n): The common abbreviation for the Drug Enforcement Administration.
    • DEA agents conducted the raid.
Synonyms
  • Federal drug agency: A general term for a national agency with drug enforcement responsibilities.
  • Narcotics bureau: An older or more general term for an agency dealing with illegal drugs.
Related Phrases
  • DEA registration: Official authorization issued by the agency for handling controlled substances.
    • The pharmacy must have a valid DEA registration.
  • DEA schedule: Refers to the classification system for controlled substances established by the agency.
    • Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I drug under the DEA schedule.
Noun
  1. federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations

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