driving while intoxicated
noun/ˌdraɪvɪŋ waɪl ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪtɪd/
/ˌdraɪvɪŋ waɪl ɪnˈtɑːksɪkeɪtɪd/
[uncountable] (abbreviation DWI)
(US English)- the crime of driving a vehicle after drinking too much alcohol or taking drugs that affect your ability to driveTopics Crime and punishmentc2, Transport by car or lorryc2
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