drug enforcement agency

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drug enforcement agency

A federal agent from the drug enforcement agency examines a seized package.

Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A U.S. federal law enforcement agency: The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is a United States federal law enforcement agency under the U.S. Department of Justice. Its primary mission is to combat the sale and distribution of narcotics and controlled substances within the United States and internationally, targeting major drug trafficking organizations.
Usage
  • The term "Drug Enforcement Agency" is the common name for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). It is used to refer specifically to this U.S. government organization.
  • It is typically used with the definite article "the" and often capitalized when referring to the official agency.
Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • The Drug Enforcement Agency led the investigation into the international cartel.
    • He works as a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Agency.
Advanced Usage
  • "DEA": This is the standard and official acronym. In most contexts, especially in news and official documents, the agency is referred to by its initials.
    • The DEA issued a nationwide alert.
  • "the Agency": In law enforcement and related contexts, it is sometimes colloquially referred to simply as "the Agency" when the context is clear.
    • She had a long career at the Agency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): The full official name.
  • Narcotics agency: A more general term for any organization that combats illegal drugs.
  • Law enforcement agency: A broader category that includes the DEA, FBI, and local police departments.
Synonyms
  • Narcotics bureau: A less common synonym.
  • Drug enforcement administration: The formal name.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to the U.S. federal agency. While other countries may have similar agencies (e.g., the National Crime Agency in the UK handles drug enforcement among other crimes), "Drug Enforcement Agency" capitalized typically refers only to the U.S. DEA.
  • Its core functions include enforcement (investigating and arresting violators), regulation (controlling the legal distribution of pharmaceuticals), and intelligence (gathering information on trafficking organizations).
drug enforcement agency

A federal agent from the drug enforcement agency examines a seized package.

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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