Propoxyphene (one of the active ingredients in Darvocet) is classified as a mild, centrally-acting, narcotic pain reliever. Centrally-acting means that it works in the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). Propoxyphene is chemically related to methadone.
Definition of provost marshal. : an officer who supervises the military police of a command.
In some university colleges in Britain, the provost is the head. 2. countable noun. In some colleges and universities in the United States, a provost is an official who deals with matters such as the teaching staff and the courses of study.