# breach of the peace

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The legal offense of engaging in public behavior which is violent, rowdy, or disruptive.
2. Any public disturbance or disorderly behavior.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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