The word is used by the Germans to describe that condi- tion of a man which gradually results from the excessive use of intoxicating liquors, and is characterised by certain abiding effects. 2. — When insanity is produced by a long continued use of intoxicating drinks,…
What is Ebriosity?
by the Germans to describe that condi-
tion of a man which gradually results
from the excessive use of intoxicating
liquors, and is characterised by certain
abiding effects.
2. — When insanity is produced by a
long continued use of intoxicating
drinks, it excuses those acts which
would otherwise be considered crimes.
5 Mason’s R. 28 ; 1 Russ, on Crimes,
7. Vide Drunkenness .
ECCHYMOSIS, med. jur. Black-
ness. It is an extravasation of blood
ECC
EDI
497
by rupture of capillary vessels, and
hcuce it follows contusion, but it may
exist, as in eases of scurvy, and other
morbid conditions, without the latter.
Ryan’s Med. Jur. 172.
Why Ebriosity matters
Ebriosity appears in U.S. legal practice across multiple practice areas. Knowing what it means — and when it applies — can determine the outcome of motions, filings, and negotiations. For non-lawyers, the value of looking up a precise definition is that legal terms often carry meanings that differ from everyday usage; relying on the common meaning can lead to costly missteps.
How Ebriosity works in practice
In practice, Ebriosity is invoked when parties, judges, or attorneys need to identify the legal status of an issue, the rights of those involved, or the procedural step required next. The definition shown above is sourced from Bouvier's Law Dictionary (1856) , which is widely cited in U.S. legal practice. Because U.S. law is jurisdictionally layered — federal, state, and sometimes local — the precise application of the term can vary by court, so check the controlling authority for your specific case.