intoxicated person

collocation in English

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intoxicated
adjective
uk
/ɪnˈtɒk.sɪ.keɪ.tɪd/us
/ɪnˈtɑːk.sɪ.keɪ.t̬ɪd/
having lost some control of your actions or behaviour under the influence of alcohol or ...
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person
noun[C]
uk
/ˈpɜː.sən/us
/ˈpɝː.sən/
a man, woman, ...
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(Definition ofintoxicatedandpersonfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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On the other hand, if anintoxicatedpersonis found on licensed premises, the publican is guilty of a crime, and is punishable.
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I do not understand how anintoxicatedpersonbeing taken on board a fishing vessel can be charged with being in possession of intoxicating liquor.
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Such returnees from the experience of selflessness are thus reconstituted as renewed selves, just like anintoxicatedpersonsobering up.
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In its early stages, anintoxicatedpersonmay experience depression, mood swings, compulsive behaviors, and psychosis.
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However, the law allows law enforcement to take anintoxicatedpersonhome, or to detain them, if they are a danger to themselves or others.
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Research has been conducted looking at the way anintoxicatedpersonis more inclined to be helpful.
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In that case typically the police will, depending on the circumstances, help theintoxicatedpersonon their way or place the person in a police station cell until sober.
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However, caffeine does not affect the reduced motor coordination that is typically seen in intoxicated persons.
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This narrowed attention leads intoxicated persons to make more extreme decisions than they would when sober.
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