ADDICTION

Definition of ADDICTION

  1. (noun)being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)
  2. (noun)an abnormally strong craving
  3. (noun)(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