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