1. the time by which something must be finished, submitted, etc. 2. (formerly) a boundary around a military prison beyond which a prisoner could not venture without risk of being shot by the guards.
While it's important to talk with your doctor about the cause of your slurred speech, slurred speech caused by anxiety is not dangerous. It's not a sign that you have something else coming, or that your brain will somehow be inefficient for handling life tasks in the future.
Signs and symptoms of dysarthria vary, depending on the underlying cause and the type of dysarthria, and may include: 1  Slurred speech. 2  Slow speech. 3  Inability to speak louder than a whisper or speaking too loudly.  Rapid speech that is difficult to 1  understand. Nasal, raspy or strained voice.  Uneven or abnormal speech 1  rhythm. Uneven speech volume.