breach of peace
Example Sentences
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He was told by police his presence was causing a "breach of peace", in a video posted online.
From BBC ● Apr. 19, 2024
Mr. Mills was arrested and charged with breach of peace.
From New York Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Gilshteyn was initially charged with breach of peace, but those charges were upgraded after prosecutors reviewed video of the incident, including footage from WTNH-TV.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 21, 2021
He was charged with breach of peace after a June incident and disorderly conduct more recently after his appalling actions with the Confederate flag.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 6, 2019
Yet the interests exist, and the navy is growing; and in the latter fact is the best surety that no breach of peace will ensue from the maintenance of the former.
From The Interest of America in Sea Power, Present and Future by A. T. (Alfred Thayer) Mahan