disorderly person
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of disorderly person
First recorded in 1735–45
Example Sentences
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The men were arrested for felony obstruction of justice, disorderly person, and issued civil infractions for minors in possession of alcohol.
From Fox News
Friday when Bossier City police responded to a complaint about a disorderly person at the LaQuinta Inn, where Rupert was staying.
From Seattle Times
Friday morning when Bossier City police responded to a complaint about a disorderly person at the LaQuinta Inn, where Landry was staying.
From Washington Times
On Friday, a New Jersey judge reduced the terroristic threat charges to a petty disorderly person offense, and also dropped the drug possession charges against Dykstra.
From Fox News
The former New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies player pleaded guilty to the reduced disorderly person charge and will serve no jail time.
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