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DUI

American  

abbreviation

  1. driving under the influence (of alcohol or drugs): often used as an official police abbreviation.


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This is standard protocol for defendants with no DUI history, no crash or injury and a low blood-alcohol level, according to the county's district attorney's office.

From BBC May 4, 2026

Tiger Woods reportedly called Donald Trump shortly before the legendary golfer was arrested for DUI.

From Salon Apr. 2, 2026

“Source of Bush DUI document has history of making crude attacks on the governor,” Washington Times, Nov. 4, 2000.

From Slate Sep. 18, 2024

Tiffany Haddish no longer faces DUI charges for her arrest in Beverly Hills.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2024

Rios’ sentence is consistent with others for similar offenses, said criminal defense attorney Mark Friese, a long-time practitioner in DUI cases.

From Seattle Times Jan. 18, 2024

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