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disorderly conduct

noun

Law.

any of various petty misdemeanors, generally including nuisances, breaches of the peace, offensive or immoral conduct in public, etc.

disorderly conduct

noun

law any of various minor offences tending to cause a disturbance of the peace

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disorderly conduct¹

First recorded in 1885–90

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The Mono County district attorney’s office said at the time it charged the “Spoils of Babylon” actor with two misdemeanors: disorderly conduct involving alcohol and possession.

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Straka was pardoned by Trump in January after being convicted of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for taking part in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S.

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He's been arrested multiple times in Nashville for disorderly conduct, most recently in April of last year.

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Lasota was arrested and charged with obstructing law enforcement and disorderly conduct in connection with the incident.

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He had previous convictions for beating a toddler, drunk driving and "disorderly conduct" stemming from battering his partner.

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