Applied
In line
In line adjective - Awaiting something; especially something due.
Both terms in one sentence
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Government Drug Enforcement: Unusually for this trope, it's not applied to the public at large, but rather as a narcotic leash to keep Golgoth's inner circle in line.
Source: Comic Book / Empire - Drakken, she tries to keep his evil plans in line, she even provides Drakken with the Unobtainium / Applied Phlebotinum needed for his capers (either by stealing them, or actually buying them).
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