(n) being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs), Syn. dependance, dependency, dependence, habituation
(n) (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
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