being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
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addiction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dependance, dependence, dependency, habituation |
| Type of | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state |
| Has types | drug addiction, white plague |
| Derivation | addict |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | craving |
addiction::noun | Spocien Dictionary
(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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | awarding, award |
| Derivation | addict |
under Roman law addiction was the justification for slavery.
