disorderly conduct

noun

Law.

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

disorderly conduct

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of disorderly conduct¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

Court records show that Carver faces counts of criminal trespass, disorderly conduct and public indecency.

From Los Angeles Times

By the end of the day, the Greene County Sheriff’s Department charged her and 15 other middle school cheerleaders with disorderly conduct for making and posting the video.

From Salon

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