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driving under the influence

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Main Entry: driv·ing under the in·flu·ence
: the offense of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by drugs or esp. alcohol called also driving while intoxicated drunk driving drunken driving
NOTE: Most states specify by statute a level of alcohol in the blood that creates a presumption that the person is under the influence of alcohol. The blood alcohol content is required to be .10 percent in most states.
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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