disorderly conduct

/dɪˌsɔrdərli kənˌdʌkt/
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Definitions of disorderly conduct
  1. noun
    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
    synonyms: breach of the peace, disorderly behavior, disturbance of the peace
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    type of:
    infraction, infringement, misdemeanor, misdemeanour, violation
    a crime less serious than a felony
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