Definitions

disorderly conduct

NOUN

disturbance caused by a minor legal offense

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hooliganism

WEAK

aggro breach of peace disorder disorderliness disorderly behavior disruption disruptiveness disturbance of the peace hoodlumism riotousness rowdiness rowdyism ruffianism

Example Sentences

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Parrish told ProPublica she had collected evidence that “shows ongoing and persistent activity” outside the facility that under statute and police directive “would be considered riotous, unlawful assembly and/or disorderly conduct.”

From Salon

Writer Alex O’Keefe, whom police detained last month in a viral seating dispute on a New York City train, is off the hook for alleged disorderly conduct.

From Los Angeles Times

According to New York City Transit Rules of Conduct and Fines, disorderly conduct can include occupying more than one seat and placing one’s foot on a seat on a “station, platform or conveyance.”

From Los Angeles Times

They said the matter was being investigated as "disorderly conduct", but could be widened if necessary.

From BBC

In March 2022, he struck a deal and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge — disorderly conduct.

From Los Angeles Times