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controlled substance
This term is primarily a legal and medical designation used in regulatory frameworks, such as the Controlled Substances Act in the United States. It carries a formal, clinical tone and is used to categorize drugs based on their potential for abuse and their accepted medical utility. In a legal context, the term is precise and objective, avoiding the stigmatizing connotations associated with words like narcotics or street drugs.
Because this is a compound noun consisting of an adjective and a noun, it follows standard English pluralization rules. It is used in professional environments—such as pharmacies, hospitals, and courtrooms—to denote a specific legal status rather than a pharmacological property.
Meanings
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The pharmacist explained that this medication is a controlled substance and requires a valid prescription.
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Possession of a controlled substance without a license is a serious offense.
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The lab technician carefully logged every milligram of the controlled substance used in the experiment.
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He was arrested for the illegal distribution of a controlled substance.
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