drunk driving

drunk driving
a) The act of driving under the influence of alcohol.
b) The criminal offence of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level higher than the local legal limit.
Syn: drink driving
See Also: drink-driving, drunk driver, DUI, DWI

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