Driving Under the Influence
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ ˌʌndər ði ˈɪnfluəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The criminal act of operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol or drugs above legal limits.
He was arrested for driving under the influence after failing the sobriety test at the checkpoint.
Forms
- driving under the influence
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as DUI or DWI; legal thresholds for impairment vary by jurisdiction.
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