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.
Definition of 'provost'. provost (prÉvÉst , US proÊvoÊst ) In some university colleges in Britain, the provost is the head. 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. A provost is the chief magistrate of a Scottish administrative area.