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English to English noun
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being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) |  | source: wordnet30
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an abnormally strong craving | | source: wordnet30
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(Roman law) a formal award by a magistrate of a thing or person to another person (as the award of a debtor to his creditor); a surrender to a master | | Example: under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery
source: wordnet30
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The state of being addicted; devotion; inclination. | | source: webster1913
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