drive stun
n.— «Police said Marshall refused to be handcuffed and was shocked three times in what is called “drive stun” mode, where the shock is delivered as long as the Taser is held against the suspect.» —“Medical Examiner: Taser not responsible for Kansas City death” in Kansas City, Mo. Wichita Eagle (Kan.) Mar. 7, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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