disorderly conduct
noun
: a petty offense chiefly against public order and decency that falls short of an indictable misdemeanor
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Chapman was charged with misdemeanor disorderly conduct and resisting a police officer charges following a City Council meeting April 28.
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Prior to that, Price was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct following an argument in which Price reportedly locked Coleman out of their home and began trashing his belongings.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 8 July 2025
After speaking with witnesses and obtaining video evidence, police arrested the girl on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct and curfew violation, the news release said.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In the group is a 13-year-old charged with assault, disorderly conduct and inducing panic.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Prior to that, Price was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence, criminal mischief, and disorderly conduct following an argument in which Price reportedly locked Coleman out of their home and began trashing his belongings.
—Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 8 July 2025
After speaking with witnesses and obtaining video evidence, police arrested the girl on suspicion of assault, disorderly conduct and curfew violation, the news release said.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
In the group is a 13-year-old charged with assault, disorderly conduct and inducing panic.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 8 July 2025
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“Disorderly conduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disorderly%20conduct. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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