Breach of the peace

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
BOP
Pronunciation
/briʧ əv ðə pis/
Category
Governmental
Related Field
Politics

Examples in Context

  1. He admitted causing a breach of the peace
  2. Four men were found guilty of breach of the peace.
  3. They committed a breach of the peace by shouting in the street.
  4. A breach of the peace is illegal noisy or violent behaviour in a public place.
  5. He was sent to prison for a breach of the peace.

Other meanings of BOP