Disorderly Conduct (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The loud and unruly protesters were charged with disorderly conduct for disturbing the peace during the rally.
- After repeatedly ignoring the officer's warnings to quiet down, the drunk individual was arrested for disorderly conduct.
- The rock concert turned into a scene of disorderly conduct as rowdy fans rushed the stage and knocked over equipment.
- Disorderly conduct charges were filed against the driver who caused a disturbance at the highway rest stop.
- A neighborhood complaint of disorderly conduct was made against the residence due to ongoing excessive noise late at night.