a breach of the peace

noun phrase

: loud or violent behavior in a public place
arrested for a breach of the peace

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“A breach of the peace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20breach%20of%20the%20peace. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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