Dipsomania
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
In Medical Jurisprudence. A mental disease characterized by an uncontrollable desire for Intoxicating drinks. An irresistible impulse to indulge in into Lication, either by alcohol or other drugs.
Ballard v. State, l'J Neb. 614, 28 X. NY. -71.
As to how far the law will hold a party •• for acts committed while the mind is overwhelmed by the effects of liquor