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Intoxication
INTOXICATIONA state in which a person's normal capacity to act or reason is inhibited by alcohol or drugs. Generally, an intoxicated person is incapable of acting as an ordinary prudent and cautious person would act under similar conditions. In recognition of this factor, the law may allow intoxication to be used as a defense to certain crimes. In many jurisdictions, intoxication is a defense to specific-intent crimes. The underlying rationale is that the intoxicated individual cannot possess the requisite mental state necessary to establish the offense. Other jurisdictions recognize it as a defense to general-intent crimes as well. For example, although rape is commonly considered a general-intent crime, there are states in which extreme intoxication may be alleged as a defense. It is unlikely, however, that the defense will be successful in such cases absent proof that the defendant was so intoxicated that he or she could not form the intent to have intercourse. In homicide cases, intoxication is relevant to negate premeditation and deliberation necessary for first-degree murder. When the defense is successfully interposed, it will reduce a charge of first-degree murder to second-degree murder. When a person is forced to consume an intoxicant against his or her will, the person is involuntarily intoxicated. In most jurisdictions, the defense of involuntary intoxication is treated similarly to the insanity defense. For example, an intoxicated person who cannot distinguish right from wrong at the time of committing the wrongful act would have a valid defense. |
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"Intoxication." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "Intoxication." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702388.html "Intoxication." West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G2-3437702388.html |
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intoxication
intoxication condition of body tissue affected by a poisonous substance. Poisonous materials, or toxins, are to be found in heavy metals such as lead and mercury, in drugs, in chemicals such as alcohol and carbon tetrachloride, in gases such as carbon monoxide, and in radioactive materials. Toxins are also elaborated by the microorganisms that cause such diseases as diphtheria, tetanus, and botulism. The body itself may produce poisonous substances in the course of such disorders as diabetes (ketones) and in some infectious diseases. Which body tissues are affected depends on the type of toxin. Phosphorus, for example, affects the liver, poisonous mushrooms the nervous system and red blood cells. See alcoholism ; leprosy ; lead poisoning ; radiation sickness . |
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"intoxication." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxication." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-intoxica.html "intoxication." The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed.. 2011. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-intoxica.html |
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intoxicate
in·tox·i·cate / inˈtäksikāt/ • v. [tr.] [usu. as adj.] (intoxicated) (of alcoholic drink or a drug) cause (someone) to lose control of their faculties or behavior. ∎ poison. ∎ fig. excite or exhilarate: the team was intoxicated by the prospect of another victorious season. DERIVATIVES: in·tox·i·ca·tion / -ˌtäksiˈkāshən/ n. |
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"intoxicate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxicate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intoxicate.html "intoxicate." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intoxicate.html |
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intoxicating
in·tox·i·cat·ing / inˈtäksikāting/ • adj. (of alcoholic drink or a drug) liable to cause intoxication. ∎ fig. exhilarating or exciting: the intoxicating touch of freedom. DERIVATIVES: in·tox·i·cat·ing·ly adv. |
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"intoxicating." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxicating." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intoxicating.html "intoxicating." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-intoxicating.html |
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intoxication
intoxication Condition arising when the body is poisoned by any toxic substance, whether liquid, solid or gas. Symptoms vary according to the ingested substance. The term is most commonly used in connection with alcohol consumption.
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"intoxication." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxication." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-intoxication.html "intoxication." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-intoxication.html |
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T. F. HOAD. "intoxicate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. T. F. HOAD. "intoxicate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-intoxicate.html T. F. HOAD. "intoxicate." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O27-intoxicate.html |
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intoxication
intoxication (in-toks-i-kay-shŏn) n. the symptoms of poisoning due to ingestion of any toxic material, including alcohol.
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"intoxication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-intoxication.html "intoxication." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-intoxication.html |
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intoxicate
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•eradicate • abdicate
•dedicate, medicate, predicate
•indicate, syndicate, vindicate
•adjudicate • defecate
•certificate, pontificate
•confiscate • replicate • explicate
•spifflicate • triplicate • implicate
•complicate
•duplicate, quadruplicate, quintuplicate
•supplicate • fornicate
•communicate, excommunicate, intercommunicate, tunicate
•divaricate, prevaricate
•fabricate • deprecate • metricate
•extricate
•lubricate, rubricate
•desiccate • intoxicate • masticate
•authenticate • domesticate
•sophisticate • prognosticate
•rusticate • hypothecate • manducate
•educate • obfuscate • inculcate
•bifurcate • suffocate • allocate
•dislocate • reciprocate • coruscate
•altercate • advocate • equivocate
•furcate
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"intoxicate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "intoxicate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-intoxicate.html "intoxicate." Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes. 2007. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O233-intoxicate.html |
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