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ad⋅dic⋅tion

  [uh-dik-shuhn]
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–noun
the state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma.
Origin:
1595–1605; < L addictiōn- (s. of addictiō) a giving over, surrender. See addict, -ion
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ad·dic·tion   (ə-dĭk'shən)   
n.  

    1. Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance: a drug used in the treatment of heroin addiction.

    2. An instance of this: a person with multiple chemical addictions.

    3. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.

    4. An instance of this: had an addiction for fast cars.

    1. The condition of being habitually or compulsively occupied with or or involved in something.

    2. An instance of this: had an addiction for fast cars.

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Main Entry: ad·dic·tion
Pronunciation: &-'dik-sh&n
Function: noun
: compulsive physiological need for a habit-forming drug (as heroin)
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Main Entry: ad·dic·tion
Pronunciation: &-'dik-sh&n
Function: noun
: compulsive physiological need for and use of a habit-formingsubstance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; broadly : persistent compulsive use of a substanceknown by the user to be physically, psychologically, or socially harmful —compare HABITUATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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addiction ad·dic·tion (ə-dĭk'shən)
n.
Habitual psychological and physiological dependence on a substance or practice beyond one's voluntary control.

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