Usually means: Deferred Procedure Call in computing.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (DPC)

noun:  (computing) Initialism of 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 context switch.
noun:  (Hong Kong, law enforcement) Initialism of detective police constable.
noun:  (India, law enforcement) Initialism of District Police Chief. A police officer in charge of a police district in the Kerala State Police.

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