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DNA

  1. molecule that encodes the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all known living organisms and many viruses
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ/ / /ˌdiˌɛnˈeɪ/

name

Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.

  1. Defense Nuclear Agency, an agency of the United States Department of Defense which existed from 1971 to 1996 and has since been reorganized as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

noun

  1. Alternative form of DNA.

phrase

Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.

  1. Did not answer.
  2. Did not arrive (used when someone fails to keep an appointment).
  3. Did not attend.
  4. Do not assume.
  5. Does not apply.
  6. Drugs 'n' alcohol.
  7. Do not arm (that is, do not provide with a firearm).

verb

Etymology: An initialism of the various terms listed below. The verb sense is derived from noun etymology 2, phrase sense 7.

  1. To place (someone) under a DNA (do not arm) order because of mental illness.

    She had her weapons back. She wasn't DNA'd anymore. But she didn't use a weapon. That's not how she did it.