breach of the peace

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim The legal offense of engaging in public behavior which is violent, rowdy, or disruptive.

   “[T]he sheriff turned his eyes again. . . . "What have we here?" he cried; "two men boxing! Has there been a breach of the peace?"”

2. isim Any public disturbance or disorderly behavior.

   “Polly's suspicions were louder, her temper became uncertain; once or twice she forgot herself and used language calculated to cause a breach of the peace.”