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View synonyms for breach of the peace

breach of the peace

noun

, Law.
  1. a violation of the public peace, as by a riot, disturbance, etc.


breach of the peace

noun

  1. law an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace


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Word History and Origins

Origin of breach of the peace1

First recorded in 1665–75

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