Definition

Noun: A law that prohibits the sale, possession, or use of narcotic or illegal drugs.

Usage

This term is used to refer to specific legislation or a system of regulations enacted by a government to control and criminalize activities related to prohibited drugs. It is a formal, compound noun.

Examples

• The country passed a strict anti-drug law last year.
• Enforcement of the anti-drug law has increased in the city center.
• The new anti-drug law includes severe penalties for distributors.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often discussed in contexts of public policy, criminal justice, and social debate concerning the effectiveness and consequences of drug prohibition.
• It can be part of phrases like "enact an anti-drug law," "strengthen anti-drug laws," or "reform anti-drug laws."

Variants and Related Words

• Drug law (n): A more general term for any law pertaining to drugs, which may include regulations for prescription medications as well as prohibitions.
• Narcotics law (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably, that specifically focuses on narcotic drugs.
• Prohibition (n): The act of forbidding something by law; can refer to the banning of drugs or alcohol.

Synonyms

• Narcotics prohibition
• Drug prohibition statute

Related Phrases

• War on Drugs: A common phrase referring to a government campaign or policy aimed at stopping the illegal drug trade, often involving the enforcement of anti-drug laws.
• Zero-tolerance policy: A strict approach to enforcing anti-drug laws where even minor infractions are punished.

Noun

1. a law forbidding the sale or use of narcotic drugs