disorderly conduct

American  

noun

Law.

1. any of various petty misdemeanors, generally including nuisances, breaches of the peace, offensive or immoral conduct in public, etc.

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disorderly conduct British  

noun

1. law any of various minor offences tending to cause a disturbance of the peace

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Etymology

Origin of disorderly conduct

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon

Writer Alex O’Keefe, whom police detained last month in a viral seating dispute on a New York City train, is off the hook for alleged disorderly conduct.

From Los Angeles Times

According to New York City Transit Rules of Conduct and Fines, disorderly conduct can include occupying more than one seat and placing one’s foot on a seat on a “station, platform or conveyance.”

From Los Angeles Times

They said the matter was being investigated as "disorderly conduct", but could be widened if necessary.

From BBC

In March 2022, he struck a deal and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge — disorderly conduct.

From Los Angeles Times

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