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Loiter

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003090

To stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose in a public place. This act, when combined with other circumstances, can sometimes be prohibited by local ordinances if it creates a public nuisance or suggests criminal intent. Loitering laws are often challenged on constitutional grounds.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003090
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Loiter",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "To stand or wait around idly or without apparent purpose in a public place. This act, when combined with other circumstances, can sometimes be prohibited by local ordinances if it creates a public nuisance or suggests criminal intent. Loitering laws are often challenged on constitutional grounds.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/loiter/"
}

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