disorderly conduct
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of disorderly conduct
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Cipriani ultimately only pleaded guilty to misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Eventually, Hendrix was charged with disorderly conduct misdemeanors, but only after she had already raised more than $800,000 on GiveSendGo.
From Slate ● Dec. 10, 2025
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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