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View synonyms for breach of the peace
breach of the peace
noun
, Law.
- a violation of the public peace, as by a riot, disturbance, etc.
breach of the peace
noun
- law an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace
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Word History and Origins
Origin of breach of the peace1
First recorded in 1665–75
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