breach of the peace
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breach of the peace
n
(Law) law an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace
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breach′ of the peace′
n.
a violation of the public peace, as by a riot, disturbance, or fighting.
[1665–75]
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Noun | 1. | breach 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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Translations
إخلال بالأمن العام
rušení veřejného pořádku
krænke den offentlige orden
garázdaság
uppòot, óspektir
rušenie verejného poriadku
breach of the peace
n → violazione f dell'ordine pubblicoCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
breach
(briːtʃ) noun1. a breaking (of a promise etc).
2. a gap, break or hole. a breach in the castle wall; a breach in security.
verb to make an opening in or break (someone's defence).
breach of the peace a riot, disturbance or public fight. guilty of breach of the peace.
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