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cannabis

How to use cannabis in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cannabis.

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Editorial note

There is a valid discussion to be had about how safe cannabis is.

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Quick take

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of cannabis gathered in one view.

noun

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

noun

the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for cannabis.

noun

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

See also: hemp

noun

the most commonly used illicit drug; considered a soft drug, it consists of the dried leaves of the hemp plant; smoked or chewed for euphoric effect

See also: marijuana, marihuana, ganja

Example sentences

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There is a valid discussion to be had about how safe cannabis is.

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Four months for possession of cannabis, and another four months for wearing a loud t-shirt in a built-up area?

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Since cannabis is on the path to full legalization, should we also legalize LSD, Ecstasy and Mushrooms for the same reasons?

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Dig a little deeper on the history of anti-cannabis laws, and you'll find they're rooted primarily in fear of Mexicans and blacks.

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> It's an article of faith that cannabis is a major contributor to US incarceration, but I think that's a belief worth questioning.

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It may be that Threw's status -- he was also found to be in breach of a probation order because he was found to be in possession of cannabis -- accounts for that, but: WTF?

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Study was about adults addicted to nicotine, alcohol, cannabis, or cocaine.

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I like this bit of English wit from the article, on Uruguay's cannabis legalization:"This is a change so obviously sensible [...] that no other country has made it."The Economist doesn't normally bust loose like that.

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When enough local authorities stop enforcing the federal prohibition of cannabis, the prohibition will come to an end.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use cannabis in a sentence?

There is a valid discussion to be had about how safe cannabis is.

What does cannabis mean?

any plant of the genus Cannabis; a coarse bushy annual with palmate leaves and clusters of small green flowers; yields tough fibers and narcotic drugs

What part of speech is cannabis?

cannabis is commonly used as noun.