noun

MIP

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MIP (noun) means Minor in Possession: a US criminal charge for someone under the legal drinking age who is caught holding or consuming alcohol. Example: “He got an MIP at a house party his first term at college.”

noun

US law Minor in Possession: a US criminal charge for someone under the legal drinking age who is caught holding or consuming alcohol.

"He got an MIP at a house party his first term at college."

"An MIP usually means a fine and a licence suspension."

abbreviation

sport Most Improved Player: an award given to the competitor who has advanced the most since the previous season.

"She was voted MIP after doubling her scoring average."

medical imaging Maximum intensity projection: an imaging technique that builds a single picture from a stack of scan slices by keeping the brightest value along each line of sight.

"The MIP reconstruction shows the vessels clearly."

How to use MIP

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually a US charge for an underage person caught with alcohol.

When to use it

Legal and sporting shorthand; spell it out on first use.

Easily confused with

DUI MVP → DIP →

Common pairings

got an MIP MIP charge MIP award

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Frequently asked questions

What happens if you get an MIP?

In most US states it is a misdemeanour or civil infraction leading to a fine, community service, an alcohol education course, and often a driving licence suspension. Penalties and whether the record can be expunged vary by state.

What is the difference between an MIP and a DUI?

An MIP is about an underage person possessing or consuming alcohol at all, with no driving involved. A DUI is about operating a vehicle while impaired and applies at any age, carrying far heavier penalties.

What is the meaning of MIP?

"MIP" (noun) means minor in Possession: a US criminal charge for someone under the legal drinking age who is caught holding or consuming alcohol.

What are the different meanings of MIP?

"MIP" has 3 main meanings: 1. Minor in Possession: a US criminal charge for someone under the legal drinking age who is caught holding or consuming alcohol; 2. Most Improved Player: an award given to the competitor who has advanced the most since the previous season; 3. Maximum intensity projection: an imaging technique that builds a single picture from a stack of scan slices by keeping the brightest value along each line of sight.