Breach of Peace
/ˈbriːtʃ əv piːs/
Definitions
- (n.) An act that disturbs public order or tranquility, often involving violence, threats, or nuisance.
The protest turned into a breach of peace when some participants began fighting.
Forms
- breach of peace
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Commentary
The term 'breach of peace' typically arises in criminal law to denote conduct that disrupts public tranquility; its precise scope varies by jurisdiction but generally encompasses acts threatening communal harmony.
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