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taper
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taper
verb To gradually ↓ a dose, usually of a therapeutic agent–eg, corticosteroids, with potentially significant adverse effects, which cannot be abruptly halted, often due to rebound effects
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According to the law, if one is convicted of an offence involving gross negligence, he or she should be jailed, but ordinary negligence attracts options of a fine or community service," The Herald newspaper quoted magistrate Tapera Bvudzijena as saying while handing down the sentence at Chivhu court.
Truck driver fined over death of Tsvangirai's wife by AFP / AFP Global Edition
A lawyer, Tapera Sengweni, gained access to the room with Jukwa and Mtetwa on Friday.
No painkillers, no visitors and no way out: Mugabe's hospital ward ... by guardian.co.uk / guardian.co.uk
When Tatenda Tapera appeared at Coventry Crown Court yesterday, she was given an 18-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to 20 offences of deception.
Rules changed to stop NHS swindles by Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
 
 
 
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