DEA

/diiˈeɪ/
/ˈdiieɪ/
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Other forms: DEAS

Definitions of DEA
  1. noun
    federal agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations governing narcotics and controlled substances; goal is to immobilize drug trafficking organizations
    synonyms: Drug Enforcement Administration, Drug Enforcement Agency
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    type of:
    law enforcement agency
    an agency responsible for insuring obedience to the laws
Pronunciation
US
/diiˈeɪ/
UK
/ˈdiieɪ/
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