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breach of the peace

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. disorderly conduct, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace, breach of the peacenoun

    any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled

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  1. Breach of the peace

    Breach of the peace, or disturbing the peace, is a legal term used in constitutional law in English-speaking countries and in a public order sense in the several jurisdictions of the United Kingdom. It is a form of disorderly conduct.

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  1. breach of the peace

    Breach of the peace, also known as disturbing the peace, is a legal term used to describe activities which disrupt the public order or peace in a community. This can include a wide range of infractions such as fighting in public, being excessively noisy, inciting a riot, or engaging in other forms of disorderly conduct. The specific definitions and penalties can vary depending on local laws and regulations. It is generally considered a minor offence, but can carry more serious consequences depending on the severity of the disruption and any harm caused.

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  1. Breach of the peace

    Breach of the peace is a legal term used in constitutional law in English-speaking countries, and in a wider public order sense in the several jurisdictions of the United Kingdom.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of breach of the peace in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of breach of the peace in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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