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Riot

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-004347

A public disturbance involving an assemblage of three or more persons who, acting in concert, engage in violent conduct or threaten violence, causing public alarm or terror. The specific legal definition and penalties for riot vary by jurisdiction. Many jurisdictions require an intent to commit an unlawful act or to disturb the peace.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-004347
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004347",
  "term": "Riot",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A public disturbance involving an assemblage of three or more persons who, acting in concert, engage in violent conduct or threaten violence, causing public alarm or terror. The specific legal definition and penalties for riot vary by jurisdiction. Many jurisdictions require an intent to commit an unlawful act or to disturb the peace.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/riot/"
}

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