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Synonyms

disorderly conduct

American

noun

Law.

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

disorderly conduct British

noun

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

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But Gespass had video proof that the prosecution’s argument about Gamble’s disorderly conduct was absurd.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Cipriani ultimately only pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 2025

Charged with disorderly conduct, she paid a fine and her case was dismissed.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose

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disorderly conduct

noun

noun

Etymology

Origin of disorderly conduct

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