Vagrancy
/ˈvæɡrənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) The state or offense of wandering from place to place without lawful means of support or residence, often criminalized under public order statutes.
The defendant was charged with vagrancy for loitering without a job or home.
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Commentary
Legal definitions of vagrancy vary by jurisdiction and often entail conditions like unemployment or homelessness; modern statutes focus on behavior tied to public nuisance.
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