Legal Definitions - inebriate

An inebriate is an archaic term for an intoxicated person, especially a habitual drunkard.

1. The local police often found the inebriate passed out on the sidewalk outside the bar.

2. The inebriate stumbled into the street, narrowly avoiding being hit by a passing car.

3. Despite his family's efforts to help him, the inebriate continued to drink heavily and neglect his responsibilities.

These examples illustrate the definition of inebriate as a person who is habitually drunk and often found in a state of intoxication. The term is not commonly used in modern language, but it was more prevalent in the past when alcoholism was less understood and treated.