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A quick definition of OWI:

OWI stands for Operating While Intoxicated. This means that someone is driving a car while they are not able to do so safely because they have consumed alcohol or drugs. It is against the law to operate a vehicle in this condition. Sometimes OWI is also called DUI, DWAI, DUIL, DWI, OUI, OMVI, or OMVUI.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: OWI stands for Operating While Intoxicated. It is a criminal offense of operating a motor vehicle while being physically or mentally impaired, especially after consuming alcohol or drugs. This offense is also known as Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Examples: If a person is caught driving a car after drinking too much alcohol, they can be charged with OWI or DUI. In some places, the terms OWI and DUI are used interchangeably. However, in some jurisdictions, OWI is considered a lesser offense than DUI.

Explanation: OWI is a serious offense that endangers the lives of the driver, passengers, and other people on the road. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol because it impairs a person's ability to drive safely. The examples illustrate how a person can be charged with OWI or DUI if they are caught driving while intoxicated. It is important to avoid drinking and driving to prevent accidents and legal consequences.

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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
soapy
8:48
UMN under review! As predicted, decisions are gonna come out early December
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