disturbance of the peace
| Noun | 1. | disturbance of the peace - 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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| 释义 | disturbance of the peace
Disturbance of the PeaceDisturbance of the PeaceAn offense constituting a malicious and willful intrusion upon the peace and quiet of a community or neighborhood. The crime is usually committed by an offensive or tumultuous act, such as the making of loud or unusual noises, or quarreling in public.The term is similar in meaning to breach of the peace, however, the latter is generally a broader term, encompassing all violations of public peace and order. It can also be a form of Disorderly Conduct and is similarly punishable upon conviction by a fine, imprisonment, or both. disturbance of the peacen. upsetting the quiet and good order particularly through loud noise, by fighting or other unsocial behavior which frightens or upsets people. It is a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or brief term in jail. disturbance of the peace
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