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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} {{init of|en|[[deferred]] [[procedure]] [[call]]}} A [[software]] [[interrupt]] triggered by the [[kernel]] when it detects a "hung" condition deep within a [[thread]] or [[process]] it is attempting to [[terminate]]. In general, this allows the process to complete its work before the impending termination or {{w|context switch}}.
2. {{lb|en|construction}} {{init of|en|damp-proof course}}
3. {{lb|en|Hong Kong|police}} {{init of|en|[[detective]] [[police]] [[constable]]}}.
4. {{lb|en|India|police}} {{init of|en|{{U|district}} {{U|police}} {{U|chief}}}} A police officer in charge of a police district in the [[Kerala]] [[state police|State Police]].
5. {{lb|en|US}} {{init of|en|w:direct primary care}}.

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