What does "disorderly conduct" mean?

The criminal offence of misbehaving in a public place, for example, by being drunk or loitering.

Disorderly conduct

Q: What is a synonym for "disorderly conduct"?

Common synonyms include: badness, barbarian behavior, breach of the peace, crime, discourtesy, disorder.

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Noun

1
The criminal offence of misbehaving in a public place, for example, by being drunk or loitering. uncountable
"The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”"
2
any act of molesting, interrupting, hindering, agitating, or arousing from a state of repose or otherwise depriving inhabitants of the peace and quiet to which they are entitled wordnet

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badness barbarian behavior breach of the peace crime discourtesy disorder

Antonyms

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academic ethos appropriate behavior educational norms polite conduct

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"The Uganda Police Force described the planned protests as “potentially anarchic” in a statement on Monday, warning it “shall not tolerate disorderly conduct.”"

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