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intoxication

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in⋅tox⋅i⋅ca⋅tion

  [in-tok-si-key-shuhn]
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–noun
1. inebriation; drunkenness.
2. an act or instance of intoxicating.
3. overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions.
4. Pathology. poisoning.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME < ML intoxicātiōn- (s. of intoxicātiō) a poisoning. See intoxicate, -ion
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in·tox·i·ca·tion   (ĭn-tŏk'sĭ-kā'shən)   
n.  

  1. Stupefaction or excitement by the action of a chemical substance.

  2. Exhilaration, excitement, or euphoria.

  3. Poisoning by a drug or toxic substance.

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Legal Dictionary

Main Entry: in·tox·i·ca·tion
Pronunciation: in-"täk-s&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : the state or condition of being intoxicated
2 : a defense based on inability to form the requisite specific intent to commit a crime due to intoxication
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: in·tox·i·ca·tion
Pronunciation: in-"täk-s&-'kA-sh&n
Function: noun
1 : an abnormal state that isessentially a poisoning and is induced by a chemical agent (as a drug, serum, or toxin) intoxication may occur as an intractable dermatitis> intoxication is ahazard of some occupations> intoxication>
2 : the condition of being drunk : INEBRIATION
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Medical Dictionary

intoxication in·tox·i·ca·tion (ĭn-tŏk'sĭ-kā'shən)
n.

  1. The pathological state produced by a drug, serum, alcohol, or any toxic substance; poisoning.

  2. Acute alcoholism.

  3. A state of mental excitement or emotional frenzy.

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