gun control

noun

: regulation of the selling, owning, and use of guns

Examples of gun control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The protest called for stricter gun control and a safer environment for students. Emily Blackwood, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2024 Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich told reporters on Friday that Maryland's strict gun control laws may have prevented a tragedy. Patrick Smith, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gun control 

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Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gun control was in 1964

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“Gun control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gun%20control. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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