disorderly conduct
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of disorderly conduct
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The 46-year-old, who is also the owner of the San Francisco 49ers, was convicted of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools after pleading no contest to two charges.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Lil Tjay was arrested on charges including disorderly conduct in Florida.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 24, 2026
Cipriani ultimately only pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
He and three others were charged with disorderly conduct and obstruction.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
In the six months of the fair the Columbian Guard made only 2,929 arrests, about sixteen per day, typically for disorderly conduct, petty theft, and pickpocketing, with pickpockets most favoring the fair’s always-crowded aquarium.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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