breach of the peace
noun Law.
a violation of the public peace, as by a riot, disturbance, etc.
Origin of breach of the peace
First recorded in 1665–75
Words nearby breach of the peace
brea,
breach,
breach of contract,
breach of faith,
breach of promise,
breach of the peace,
breach of trust,
bread,
bread and butter,
bread and circuses,
bread and honey
British Dictionary definitions for breach of the peace
breach of the peace
noun
law
an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace