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DRIVER

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One employed in conducting a coach, carriage, wagon, or other vehicle, with horses, mules, or other animals. 2. Frequent accidents occur in consequence of the neglect or want of skill of drivers of public stage coaches, for which the employers are responsible. 3. The law requires that a driver should possess reasonable skill and be of good habits for the journey; if, therefore, … [Read more...] about DRIVER

DROWN

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To merge or sink. "In some cases a right of freehold shall drown in a chattel.0 Co. Litt. 266a, 321a. … [Read more...] about DROWN

DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

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Commonly known as DUI A criminal offense, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (including prescription.) Only impairment is required to the point where reflexes of the driver are materially impaired so that the driver may not be able to think clearly or drive safely. State laws specify the level of blood alcohol content (BAC) which constitute … [Read more...] about DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE

DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

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Commonly known as DWI; driving while impaired due to the effects of alcohol. Drunk driving offense charged in some states, also see DUI or driving under the influence. … [Read more...] about DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED

DROFDEN, OR DROFDENNE.

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A grove or woody place where cattle are kept Jacob. … [Read more...] about DROFDEN, OR DROFDENNE.

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