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drink driving

Noun

Meaning

drink driving (uncountable)

Alternative spelling of drink-driving

(chiefly Britain, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia) Operation of a motor vehicle after recently consuming an alcoholic beverage.

(chiefly Britain, Ireland, law) A criminal offence committed by a person who operates a vehicle when the measured amount of alcohol in his or her blood exceeds the legal limit.

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drink-driving

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Defence agent Liam Mcallister said his client did not offer any excuses or explanations as to why he was drink-driving. Source: Internet

But just three months after returning from the jungle, Ant’s world came crashing down when he was charged with drink-driving. Source: Internet

A trial has been fixed for a man accused of drink-driving in a car park. Source: Internet

A candidate in the upcoming general election has appeared in court charged with drink-driving. Source: Internet

Lewis Freeman, 24, of Millbrook Drive, Havant, admitted drink-driving on November 16 in Stakes Road. Source: Internet

Arrest: Kirsty Gallacher has spoken out about her shock drink-driving arrest – and subsequent 18-month ban from the road – describing the experience as 'horrific'. Source: Internet

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