DUI
abbreviation or noun
plural DUIs
1
US
: the act or crime of driving a vehicle while affected by alcohol or drugs
was arrested for DUI
a DUI case
2
US
: an arrest or conviction for driving under the influence
… the reason he was in prison is that a few DUIs caught up with him …—
Barbara Ehrenreich
Barbara Ehrenreich3
US
: a person who is arrested for or convicted of driving under the influence
a convicted DUI
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The inmates had been jailed locally on felony convictions that included murder, assault with a deadly weapon, DUI, drug possession, burglary and participation in a street gang.
—Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
The incident began unfolding about 5 p.m. local time when state troopers attempted to stop the suspect, who was driving a black pickup truck, on suspicion of possible DUI, Washko.
—Jennifer Watts, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Top 5 reads of the last week: Tennessee Sen. Ken Yager, charged with DUI, must hold himself to higher standard (Column by David Plazas)
The best MNPS high schools are application-only.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Huger was convicted of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of an address change, according to a report from Fox5 DC, who also noted that she was acquitted of reckless driving.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
The incident began unfolding about 5 p.m. local time when state troopers attempted to stop the suspect, who was driving a black pickup truck, on suspicion of possible DUI, Washko.
—Jennifer Watts, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2024
Top 5 reads of the last week: Tennessee Sen. Ken Yager, charged with DUI, must hold himself to higher standard (Column by David Plazas)
The best MNPS high schools are application-only.
—David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Huger was convicted of DUI, negligent driving, failure to control speed to avoid a collision, and failure to notify authorities of an address change, according to a report from Fox5 DC, who also noted that she was acquitted of reckless driving.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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“DUI.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DUI. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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