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View synonyms for breach of the peace

breach of the peace

noun

, Law.
  1. a violation of the public peace, as by a riot, disturbance, etc.


breach of the peace

noun

  1. law an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of breach of the peace1

First recorded in 1665–75

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